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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.82, 62,966.43 and 25,484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.82, 62,966.43 and 25,484.91 is: 35,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.82 : 62,966.43 = 25,484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.82/62,966.43 = 25,484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.82x = 62,966.43 × 25,484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.82x = 1,604,693,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,693,801.57/45,630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,166.89

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