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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.44, 62,961.81 and 25,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.44, 62,961.81 and 25,481.73 is: 35,164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.44 : 62,961.81 = 25,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.44/62,961.81 = 25,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.44x = 62,961.81 × 25,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.44x = 1,604,375,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,375,842.73/45,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,164.06

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