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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.97, 62,663.31 and 25,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.97, 62,663.31 and 25,265.70 is: 34,866.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.97 : 62,663.31 = 25,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.97/62,663.31 = 25,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.97x = 62,663.31 × 25,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.97x = 1,583,232,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,232,391.47/45,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,866.84

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