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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.13, 62,994.62 and 25,506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.13, 62,994.62 and 25,506.17 is: 35,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.13 : 62,994.62 = 25,506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.13/62,994.62 = 25,506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.13x = 62,994.62 × 25,506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.13x = 1,606,751,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,751,754.44/45,649.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,197.86

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