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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.75, 62,113.46 and 25,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.75, 62,113.46 and 25,137.75 is: 34,690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.75 : 62,113.46 = 25,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.75/62,113.46 = 25,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.75x = 62,113.46 × 25,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.75x = 1,561,392,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,392,503.43/45,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,690.10

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