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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.94, 62,878.16 and 25,419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.94, 62,878.16 and 25,419.63 is: 35,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.94 : 62,878.16 = 25,419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.94/62,878.16 = 25,419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.94x = 62,878.16 × 25,419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.94x = 1,598,339,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,339,435.18/45,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.04

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