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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,803.61, 63,204.98 and 25,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,803.61, 63,204.98 and 25,657.83 is: 35,405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,803.61 : 63,204.98 = 25,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,803.61/63,204.98 = 25,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,803.61x = 63,204.98 × 25,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,803.61x = 1,621,702,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,702,503.70/45,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,405.56

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