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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.59, 62,891.43 and 25,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.59, 62,891.43 and 25,430.25 is: 35,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.59 : 62,891.43 = 25,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.59/62,891.43 = 25,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.59x = 62,891.43 × 25,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.59x = 1,599,344,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,344,787.76/45,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,093.68

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