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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,206.78, 62,389.05 and 25,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,206.78, 62,389.05 and 25,069.98 is: 34,598.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,206.78 : 62,389.05 = 25,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,206.78/62,389.05 = 25,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,206.78x = 62,389.05 × 25,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,206.78x = 1,564,091,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,091,923.77/45,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,598.62

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