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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.89, 62,320.64 and 25,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.89, 62,320.64 and 25,018.08 is: 34,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.89 : 62,320.64 = 25,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.89/62,320.64 = 25,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.89x = 62,320.64 × 25,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.89x = 1,559,142,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,142,757.17/45,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.95

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