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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,176.52, 62,341.81 and 25,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,176.52, 62,341.81 and 25,034.25 is: 34,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,176.52 : 62,341.81 = 25,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,176.52/62,341.81 = 25,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,176.52x = 62,341.81 × 25,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,176.52x = 1,560,680,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,680,456.99/45,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,546.27

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