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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,167.78, 62,328.82 and 25,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,167.78, 62,328.82 and 25,023.20 is: 34,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,167.78 : 62,328.82 = 25,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,167.78/62,328.82 = 25,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,167.78x = 62,328.82 × 25,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,167.78x = 1,559,666,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,666,310.24/45,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,530.51

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