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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.96, 63,011.52 and 25,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.96, 63,011.52 and 25,519.68 is: 35,216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.96 : 63,011.52 = 25,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.96/63,011.52 = 25,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.96x = 63,011.52 × 25,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.96x = 1,608,033,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,033,826.71/45,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,216.82

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