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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.73, 63,272.91 and 25,705.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.73, 63,272.91 and 25,705.91 is: 35,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.73 : 63,272.91 = 25,705.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.73/63,272.91 = 25,705.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.73x = 63,272.91 × 25,705.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.73x = 1,626,487,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,487,413.53/45,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.86

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