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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,054.42, 62,179.74 and 25,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,054.42, 62,179.74 and 25,934.91 is: 35,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,054.42 : 62,179.74 = 25,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,054.42/62,179.74 = 25,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,054.42x = 62,179.74 × 25,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,054.42x = 1,612,625,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,625,960.72/45,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,792.85

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