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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,788.62, 63,189.68 and 25,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,788.62, 63,189.68 and 25,645.44 is: 35,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,788.62 : 63,189.68 = 25,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,788.62/63,189.68 = 25,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,788.62x = 63,189.68 × 25,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,788.62x = 1,620,527,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,527,147.06/45,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,391.48

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