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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.07, 62,872.97 and 25,416.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.07, 62,872.97 and 25,416.41 is: 35,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.07 : 62,872.97 = 25,416.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.07/62,872.97 = 25,416.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.07x = 62,872.97 × 25,416.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.07x = 1,598,004,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,004,741.99/45,560.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,074.68

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