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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.97, 62,967.32 and 25,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.97, 62,967.32 and 25,486.14 is: 35,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.97 : 62,967.32 = 25,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.97/62,967.32 = 25,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.97x = 62,967.32 × 25,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.97x = 1,604,793,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,793,805.51/45,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.50

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