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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,698.76, 63,062.28 and 25,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,698.76, 63,062.28 and 25,555.68 is: 35,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,698.76 : 63,062.28 = 25,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,698.76/63,062.28 = 25,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,698.76x = 63,062.28 × 25,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,698.76x = 1,611,599,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,599,447.75/45,698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,265.72

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