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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,648.13, 62,993.73 and 25,505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,648.13, 62,993.73 and 25,505.29 is: 35,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,648.13 : 62,993.73 = 25,505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,648.13/62,993.73 = 25,505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,648.13x = 62,993.73 × 25,505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,648.13x = 1,606,673,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,673,351.83/45,648.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,196.92

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