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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,640.48, 62,983.96 and 25,768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,640.48, 62,983.96 and 25,768.48 is: 35,560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,640.48 : 62,983.96 = 25,768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,640.48/62,983.96 = 25,768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,640.48x = 62,983.96 × 25,768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,640.48x = 1,623,000,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,000,913.58/45,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,560.56

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