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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,787.62, 63,188.30 and 25,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,787.62, 63,188.30 and 25,644.44 is: 35,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,787.62 : 63,188.30 = 25,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,787.62/63,188.30 = 25,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,787.62x = 63,188.30 × 25,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,787.62x = 1,620,428,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,428,568.05/45,787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,390.10

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