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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,976.42, 62,054.94 and 25,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,976.42, 62,054.94 and 25,855.14 is: 35,672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,976.42 : 62,054.94 = 25,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,976.42/62,054.94 = 25,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,976.42x = 62,054.94 × 25,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,976.42x = 1,604,439,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,439,161.39/44,976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,672.90

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