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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.62, 63,255.33 and 25,701.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.62, 63,255.33 and 25,701.57 is: 35,460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.62 : 63,255.33 = 25,701.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.62/63,255.33 = 25,701.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.62x = 63,255.33 × 25,701.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.62x = 1,625,761,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,761,291.87/45,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,460.10

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