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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,561.93, 62,875.49 and 25,418.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,561.93, 62,875.49 and 25,418.81 is: 35,077.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,561.93 : 62,875.49 = 25,418.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,561.93/62,875.49 = 25,418.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,561.93x = 62,875.49 × 25,418.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,561.93x = 1,598,220,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,220,133.97/45,561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,077.97

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