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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.20, 68,478.30 and 25,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.20, 68,478.30 and 25,969.20 is: 38,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.20 : 68,478.30 = 25,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.20/68,478.30 = 25,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.20x = 68,478.30 × 25,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.20x = 1,778,326,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,326,668.36/45,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,953.80

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