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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.92, 62,706.96 and 25,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.92, 62,706.96 and 25,297.68 is: 34,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.92 : 62,706.96 = 25,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.92/62,706.96 = 25,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.92x = 62,706.96 × 25,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.92x = 1,586,340,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,340,607.85/45,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,910.73

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