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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.48, 62,970.16 and 25,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.48, 62,970.16 and 25,758.48 is: 35,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.48 : 62,970.16 = 25,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.48/62,970.16 = 25,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.48x = 62,970.16 × 25,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.48x = 1,622,015,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,015,606.96/45,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,546.76

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