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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,698.59, 63,063.62 and 25,555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,698.59, 63,063.62 and 25,555.24 is: 35,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,698.59 : 63,063.62 = 25,555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,698.59/63,063.62 = 25,555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,698.59x = 63,063.62 × 25,555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,698.59x = 1,611,605,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,605,944.37/45,698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,265.99

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