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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.52, 67,720.63 and 25,173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.52, 67,720.63 and 25,173.42 is: 37,723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.52 : 67,720.63 = 25,173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.52/67,720.63 = 25,173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.52x = 67,720.63 × 25,173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.52x = 1,704,759,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,759,861.65/45,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,723.00

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