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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.76, 62,406.83 and 25,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.76, 62,406.83 and 25,081.44 is: 34,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.76 : 62,406.83 = 25,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.76/62,406.83 = 25,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.76x = 62,406.83 × 25,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.76x = 1,565,253,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,253,036.83/45,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,608.24

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