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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,846.91, 63,271.76 and 25,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,846.91, 63,271.76 and 25,705.11 is: 35,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,846.91 : 63,271.76 = 25,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,846.91/63,271.76 = 25,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,846.91x = 63,271.76 × 25,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,846.91x = 1,626,407,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,407,550.69/45,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,474.75

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