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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.94, 62,897.70 and 25,435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.94, 62,897.70 and 25,435.67 is: 35,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.94 : 62,897.70 = 25,435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.94/62,897.70 = 25,435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.94x = 62,897.70 × 25,435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.94x = 1,599,845,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,845,140.96/45,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,101.30

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