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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.97, 63,253.42 and 25,692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.97, 63,253.42 and 25,692.86 is: 35,456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.97 : 63,253.42 = 25,692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.97/63,253.42 = 25,692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.97x = 63,253.42 × 25,692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.97x = 1,625,161,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,161,358.48/45,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,456.03

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