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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.98, 63,396.86 and 25,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.98, 63,396.86 and 25,795.98 is: 35,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.98 : 63,396.86 = 25,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.98/63,396.86 = 25,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.98x = 63,396.86 × 25,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.98x = 1,635,384,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,384,003.64/45,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,595.95

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