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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,970.85, 63,435.88 and 25,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,970.85, 63,435.88 and 25,826.15 is: 35,637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,970.85 : 63,435.88 = 25,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,970.85/63,435.88 = 25,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,970.85x = 63,435.88 × 25,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,970.85x = 1,638,304,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,304,552.26/45,970.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,637.90

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