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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.93, 62,874.11 and 25,417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.93, 62,874.11 and 25,417.81 is: 35,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.93 : 62,874.11 = 25,417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.93/62,874.11 = 25,417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.93x = 62,874.11 × 25,417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.93x = 1,598,122,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,122,181.90/45,560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,076.59

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