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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,588.74, 62,906.82 and 25,446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,588.74, 62,906.82 and 25,446.74 is: 35,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,588.74 : 62,906.82 = 25,446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,588.74/62,906.82 = 25,446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,588.74x = 62,906.82 × 25,446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,588.74x = 1,600,773,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,773,492.77/45,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,113.35

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