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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.78, 62,333.88 and 25,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.78, 62,333.88 and 25,027.96 is: 34,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.78 : 62,333.88 = 25,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.78/62,333.88 = 25,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.78x = 62,333.88 × 25,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.78x = 1,560,089,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,089,855.28/45,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,537.59

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