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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,181.53, 62,348.70 and 25,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,181.53, 62,348.70 and 25,039.26 is: 34,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,181.53 : 62,348.70 = 25,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,181.53/62,348.70 = 25,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,181.53x = 62,348.70 × 25,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,181.53x = 1,561,165,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,165,309.96/45,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,553.17

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