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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,940.92, 63,397.69 and 25,797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,940.92, 63,397.69 and 25,797.84 is: 35,600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,940.92 : 63,397.69 = 25,797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,940.92/63,397.69 = 25,797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,940.92x = 63,397.69 × 25,797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,940.92x = 1,635,523,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,523,462.99/45,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,600.58

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