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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,647.56, 62,993.46 and 25,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,647.56, 62,993.46 and 25,506.28 is: 35,198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,647.56 : 62,993.46 = 25,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,647.56/62,993.46 = 25,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,647.56x = 62,993.46 × 25,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,647.56x = 1,606,728,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,728,828.93/45,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,198.57

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