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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,657.41, 63,009.66 and 25,514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,657.41, 63,009.66 and 25,514.78 is: 35,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,657.41 : 63,009.66 = 25,514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,657.41/63,009.66 = 25,514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,657.41x = 63,009.66 × 25,514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,657.41x = 1,607,677,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,677,297.73/45,657.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,211.75

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