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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,010.98, 62,102.52 and 25,889.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,010.98, 62,102.52 and 25,889.76 is: 35,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,010.98 : 62,102.52 = 25,889.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,010.98/62,102.52 = 25,889.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,010.98x = 62,102.52 × 25,889.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,010.98x = 1,607,819,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,819,338.20/45,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,720.60

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