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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,578.94, 62,899.08 and 25,436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,578.94, 62,899.08 and 25,436.67 is: 35,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,578.94 : 62,899.08 = 25,436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,578.94/62,899.08 = 25,436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,578.94x = 62,899.08 × 25,436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,578.94x = 1,599,943,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,943,141.26/45,578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,102.68

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