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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,648.91, 62,989.24 and 25,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,648.91, 62,989.24 and 25,503.29 is: 35,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,648.91 : 62,989.24 = 25,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,648.91/62,989.24 = 25,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,648.91x = 62,989.24 × 25,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,648.91x = 1,606,432,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,432,854.60/45,648.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,191.05

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