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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.88, 63,015.93 and 25,520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.88, 63,015.93 and 25,520.74 is: 35,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.88 : 63,015.93 = 25,520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.88/63,015.93 = 25,520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.88x = 63,015.93 × 25,520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.88x = 1,608,213,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,213,165.39/45,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,218.50

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