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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.61, 63,452.57 and 25,844.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.61, 63,452.57 and 25,844.37 is: 35,657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.61 : 63,452.57 = 25,844.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.61/63,452.57 = 25,844.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.61x = 63,452.57 × 25,844.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.61x = 1,639,891,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,891,696.53/45,989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,657.87

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