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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,692.91, 68,539.37 and 25,703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,692.91, 68,539.37 and 25,703.73 is: 38,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,692.91 : 68,539.37 = 25,703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,692.91/68,539.37 = 25,703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,692.91x = 68,539.37 × 25,703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,692.91x = 1,761,717,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,717,332.33/45,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,555.60

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