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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,786.61, 63,186.92 and 25,643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,786.61, 63,186.92 and 25,643.44 is: 35,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,786.61 : 63,186.92 = 25,643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,786.61/63,186.92 = 25,643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,786.61x = 63,186.92 × 25,643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,786.61x = 1,620,329,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,329,991.80/45,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,388.73

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