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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.16, 63,477.78 and 25,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.16, 63,477.78 and 25,579.84 is: 35,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.16 : 63,477.78 = 25,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.16/63,477.78 = 25,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.16x = 63,477.78 × 25,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.16x = 1,623,751,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,751,455.96/45,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,299.59

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