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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,843.85, 63,264.47 and 25,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,843.85, 63,264.47 and 25,700.74 is: 35,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,843.85 : 63,264.47 = 25,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,843.85/63,264.47 = 25,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,843.85x = 63,264.47 × 25,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,843.85x = 1,625,943,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,943,677.72/45,843.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,466.99

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