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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,176.67, 62,342.88 and 25,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,176.67, 62,342.88 and 25,033.50 is: 34,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,176.67 : 62,342.88 = 25,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,176.67/62,342.88 = 25,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,176.67x = 62,342.88 × 25,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,176.67x = 1,560,660,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,660,486.48/45,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,545.72

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