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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.82, 62,337.73 and 25,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.82, 62,337.73 and 25,027.70 is: 34,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.82 : 62,337.73 = 25,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.82/62,337.73 = 25,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.82x = 62,337.73 × 25,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.82x = 1,560,170,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,170,005.12/45,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,539.33

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