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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,925.98, 68,724.81 and 35,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,925.98, 68,724.81 and 35,997 is: 53,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,925.98 : 68,724.81 = 35,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,925.98/68,724.81 = 35,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,925.98x = 68,724.81 × 35,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,925.98x = 2,473,886,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,886,985.57/45,925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,866.83

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