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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,136.51, 62,291.03 and 24,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,136.51, 62,291.03 and 24,995.66 is: 34,495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,136.51 : 62,291.03 = 24,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,136.51/62,291.03 = 24,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,136.51x = 62,291.03 × 24,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,136.51x = 1,557,004,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,004,970.50/45,136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.47

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