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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,619.67, 62,955.29 and 25,477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,619.67, 62,955.29 and 25,477.29 is: 35,158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,619.67 : 62,955.29 = 25,477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,619.67/62,955.29 = 25,477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,619.67x = 62,955.29 × 25,477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,619.67x = 1,603,930,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,930,052.98/45,619.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,158.74

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