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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.33, 68,802.44 and 25,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.33, 68,802.44 and 25,054.53 is: 37,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.33 : 68,802.44 = 25,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.33/68,802.44 = 25,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.33x = 68,802.44 × 25,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.33x = 1,723,812,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,812,671.78/45,855.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,592.42

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