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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,859.08, 68,808.12 and 25,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,859.08, 68,808.12 and 25,058.28 is: 37,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,859.08 : 68,808.12 = 25,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,859.08/68,808.12 = 25,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,859.08x = 68,808.12 × 25,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,859.08x = 1,724,213,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,213,137.23/45,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.08

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