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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,992.10, 68,951.70 and 25,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,992.10, 68,951.70 and 25,215.60 is: 37,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,992.10 : 68,951.70 = 25,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,992.10/68,951.70 = 25,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,992.10x = 68,951.70 × 25,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,992.10x = 1,738,658,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,658,486.52/45,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,803.42

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