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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,996.76, 63,477.32 and 25,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,996.76, 63,477.32 and 25,853.58 is: 35,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,996.76 : 63,477.32 = 25,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,996.76/63,477.32 = 25,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,996.76x = 63,477.32 × 25,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,996.76x = 1,641,115,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,115,797.40/45,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,678.95

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