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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.41, 62,989.93 and 25,503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.41, 62,989.93 and 25,503.79 is: 35,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.41 : 62,989.93 = 25,503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.41/62,989.93 = 25,503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.41x = 62,989.93 × 25,503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.41x = 1,606,481,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,481,946.83/45,649.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,191.74

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