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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.79, 62,969.82 and 25,487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.79, 62,969.82 and 25,487.95 is: 35,173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.79 : 62,969.82 = 25,487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.79/62,969.82 = 25,487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.79x = 62,969.82 × 25,487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.79x = 1,604,971,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,971,623.67/45,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,173.00

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