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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.05, 63,285.01 and 25,713.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.05, 63,285.01 and 25,713.86 is: 35,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.05 : 63,285.01 = 25,713.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.05/63,285.01 = 25,713.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.05x = 63,285.01 × 25,713.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.05x = 1,627,301,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,301,506.53/45,855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,487.95

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