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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.78, 63,211.79 and 25,664.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.78, 63,211.79 and 25,664.51 is: 35,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.78 : 63,211.79 = 25,664.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.78/63,211.79 = 25,664.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.78x = 63,211.79 × 25,664.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.78x = 1,622,299,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,299,838.76/45,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,416.15

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