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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,698.84, 63,063.96 and 25,555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,698.84, 63,063.96 and 25,555.49 is: 35,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,698.84 : 63,063.96 = 25,555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,698.84/63,063.96 = 25,555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,698.84x = 63,063.96 × 25,555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,698.84x = 1,611,630,399.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,630,399.14/45,698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,266.33

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