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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.95, 62,102.34 and 25,874.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.95, 62,102.34 and 25,874.19 is: 35,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.95 : 62,102.34 = 25,874.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.95/62,102.34 = 25,874.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.95x = 62,102.34 × 25,874.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.95x = 1,606,847,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,847,744.60/44,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,710.94

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