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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.92, 62,893.68 and 25,429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.92, 62,893.68 and 25,429.76 is: 35,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.92 : 62,893.68 = 25,429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.92/62,893.68 = 25,429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.92x = 62,893.68 × 25,429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.92x = 1,599,371,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,371,187.92/45,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,094.00

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