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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.97, 62,348.04 and 25,037.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.97, 62,348.04 and 25,037.97 is: 34,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.97 : 62,348.04 = 25,037.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.97/62,348.04 = 25,037.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.97x = 62,348.04 × 25,037.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.97x = 1,561,068,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,068,355.08/45,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,552.22

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