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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.38, 68,995.19 and 25,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.38, 68,995.19 and 25,070.60 is: 37,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.38 : 68,995.19 = 25,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.38/68,995.19 = 25,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.38x = 68,995.19 × 25,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.38x = 1,729,751,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,751,045.58/45,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,605.43

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