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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.55, 62,759.82 and 25,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.55, 62,759.82 and 25,335.88 is: 34,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.55 : 62,759.82 = 25,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.55/62,759.82 = 25,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.55x = 62,759.82 × 25,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.55x = 1,590,075,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,075,268.34/45,483.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,959.35

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