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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.54, 62,969.03 and 25,487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.54, 62,969.03 and 25,487.27 is: 35,172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.54 : 62,969.03 = 25,487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.54/62,969.03 = 25,487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.54x = 62,969.03 × 25,487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.54x = 1,604,908,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,908,541.81/45,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,172.58

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