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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,575.26, 62,893.74 and 25,431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,575.26, 62,893.74 and 25,431.93 is: 35,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,575.26 : 62,893.74 = 25,431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,575.26/62,893.74 = 25,431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,575.26x = 62,893.74 × 25,431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,575.26x = 1,599,508,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,508,751.49/45,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,095.99

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