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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,647.02, 62,991.72 and 25,504.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,647.02, 62,991.72 and 25,504.07 is: 35,194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,647.02 : 62,991.72 = 25,504.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,647.02/62,991.72 = 25,504.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,647.02x = 62,991.72 × 25,504.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,647.02x = 1,606,544,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,544,921.34/45,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,194.96

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