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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,533.79, 62,836.99 and 25,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,533.79, 62,836.99 and 25,391.98 is: 35,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,533.79 : 62,836.99 = 25,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,533.79/62,836.99 = 25,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,533.79x = 62,836.99 × 25,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,533.79x = 1,595,555,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,555,254.95/45,533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,041.13

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