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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,605.48, 62,934.98 and 25,462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,605.48, 62,934.98 and 25,462.70 is: 35,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,605.48 : 62,934.98 = 25,462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,605.48/62,934.98 = 25,462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,605.48x = 62,934.98 × 25,462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,605.48x = 1,602,494,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,494,663.27/45,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,138.20

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