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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,620.67, 62,955.93 and 25,477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,620.67, 62,955.93 and 25,477.92 is: 35,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,620.67 : 62,955.93 = 25,477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,620.67/62,955.93 = 25,477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,620.67x = 62,955.93 × 25,477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,620.67x = 1,603,986,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,986,148.07/45,620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,159.20

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