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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,668.61, 63,016.65 and 25,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,668.61, 63,016.65 and 25,524.72 is: 35,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,668.61 : 63,016.65 = 25,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,668.61/63,016.65 = 25,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,668.61x = 63,016.65 × 25,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,668.61x = 1,608,482,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,482,346.59/45,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,220.74

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