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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.86, 62,035.72 and 25,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.86, 62,035.72 and 25,835.68 is: 35,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.86 : 62,035.72 = 25,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.86/62,035.72 = 25,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.86x = 62,035.72 × 25,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.86x = 1,602,735,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,735,343.25/44,955.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,651.31

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