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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,841, 63,261.54 and 25,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,841, 63,261.54 and 25,969 is: 35,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,841 : 63,261.54 = 25,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,841/63,261.54 = 25,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,841x = 63,261.54 × 25,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,841x = 1,642,838,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,838,932.26/45,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,837.76

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