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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.22, 62,312.81 and 25,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.22, 62,312.81 and 25,014.02 is: 34,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.22 : 62,312.81 = 25,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.22/62,312.81 = 25,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.22x = 62,312.81 × 25,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.22x = 1,558,693,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,693,438.96/45,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.27

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