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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,655.16, 63,003.99 and 25,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,655.16, 63,003.99 and 25,512.06 is: 35,206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,655.16 : 63,003.99 = 25,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,655.16/63,003.99 = 25,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,655.16x = 63,003.99 × 25,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,655.16x = 1,607,361,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,361,573.12/45,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,206.57

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