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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.10, 68,998.65 and 25,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.10, 68,998.65 and 25,003.90 is: 37,505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.10 : 68,998.65 = 25,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.10/68,998.65 = 25,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.10x = 68,998.65 × 25,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.10x = 1,725,235,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,235,344.74/45,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,505.85

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