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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,650.98, 62,998.66 and 25,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,650.98, 62,998.66 and 25,508.71 is: 35,202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,650.98 : 62,998.66 = 25,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,650.98/62,998.66 = 25,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,650.98x = 62,998.66 × 25,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,650.98x = 1,607,014,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,014,327.06/45,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,202.19

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