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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,595.74, 62,916.48 and 25,453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,595.74, 62,916.48 and 25,453.74 is: 35,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,595.74 : 62,916.48 = 25,453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,595.74/62,916.48 = 25,453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,595.74x = 62,916.48 × 25,453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,595.74x = 1,601,459,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,459,723.64/45,595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,123.01

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