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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,688.88, 68,486.64 and 25,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,688.88, 68,486.64 and 25,925.68 is: 38,862.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,688.88 : 68,486.64 = 25,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,688.88/68,486.64 = 25,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,688.88x = 68,486.64 × 25,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,688.88x = 1,775,562,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,562,712.92/45,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,862.03

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