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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.62, 67,462.65 and 25,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.62, 67,462.65 and 25,273.65 is: 37,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.62 : 67,462.65 = 25,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.62/67,462.65 = 25,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.62x = 67,462.65 × 25,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.62x = 1,705,027,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,027,404.17/45,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.69

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