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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,809.64, 63,216.72 and 25,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,809.64, 63,216.72 and 25,666.16 is: 35,418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,809.64 : 63,216.72 = 25,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,809.64/63,216.72 = 25,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,809.64x = 63,216.72 × 25,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,809.64x = 1,622,530,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,530,450.20/45,809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,418.97

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