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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,832.50, 63,251.34 and 25,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,832.50, 63,251.34 and 25,695.84 is: 35,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,832.50 : 63,251.34 = 25,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,832.50/63,251.34 = 25,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,832.50x = 63,251.34 × 25,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,832.50x = 1,625,296,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,296,312.43/45,832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,461.66

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