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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.63, 62,803.59 and 25,367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.63, 62,803.59 and 25,367.79 is: 35,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.63 : 62,803.59 = 25,367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.63/62,803.59 = 25,367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.63x = 62,803.59 × 25,367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.63x = 1,593,188,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,188,282.37/45,509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,007.72

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