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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.91, 62,322.44 and 25,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.91, 62,322.44 and 25,016.40 is: 34,523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.91 : 62,322.44 = 25,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.91/62,322.44 = 25,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.91x = 62,322.44 × 25,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.91x = 1,559,083,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,083,088.02/45,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.61

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