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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.48, 63,028.80 and 25,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.48, 63,028.80 and 25,529.76 is: 35,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.48 : 63,028.80 = 25,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.48/63,028.80 = 25,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.48x = 63,028.80 × 25,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.48x = 1,609,110,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,110,137.09/45,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,231.50

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