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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,618.91, 62,954.25 and 25,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,618.91, 62,954.25 and 25,476.54 is: 35,157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,618.91 : 62,954.25 = 25,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,618.91/62,954.25 = 25,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,618.91x = 62,954.25 × 25,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,618.91x = 1,603,856,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,856,490.80/45,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,157.71

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