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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.49, 62,996.33 and 25,506.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.49, 62,996.33 and 25,506.57 is: 35,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.49 : 62,996.33 = 25,506.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.49/62,996.33 = 25,506.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.49x = 62,996.33 × 25,506.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.49x = 1,606,820,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,820,300.89/45,652.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,196.77

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