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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.54, 62,891.28 and 25,429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.54, 62,891.28 and 25,429.25 is: 35,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.54 : 62,891.28 = 25,429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.54/62,891.28 = 25,429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.54x = 62,891.28 × 25,429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.54x = 1,599,277,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,277,767.48/45,573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,092.24

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