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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,189.41, 62,361.84 and 25,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,189.41, 62,361.84 and 25,046.73 is: 34,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,189.41 : 62,361.84 = 25,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,189.41/62,361.84 = 25,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,189.41x = 62,361.84 × 25,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,189.41x = 1,561,960,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,960,168.78/45,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,564.74

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