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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.81, 62,118.81 and 25,903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.81, 62,118.81 and 25,903.44 is: 35,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.81 : 62,118.81 = 25,903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.81/62,118.81 = 25,903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.81x = 62,118.81 × 25,903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.81x = 1,609,090,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,090,867.71/45,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,735.49

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