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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,710.73, 63,086.04 and 25,572.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,710.73, 63,086.04 and 25,572.71 is: 35,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,710.73 : 63,086.04 = 25,572.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,710.73/63,086.04 = 25,572.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,710.73x = 63,086.04 × 25,572.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,710.73x = 1,613,281,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,281,163.68/45,710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,293.27

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