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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,061.76, 62,189.90 and 25,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,061.76, 62,189.90 and 25,942.22 is: 35,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,061.76 : 62,189.90 = 25,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,061.76/62,189.90 = 25,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,061.76x = 62,189.90 × 25,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,061.76x = 1,613,343,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,343,821.48/45,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,802.95

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