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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.52, 62,458.24 and 25,387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.52, 62,458.24 and 25,387.52 is: 35,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.52 : 62,458.24 = 25,387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.52/62,458.24 = 25,387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.52x = 62,458.24 × 25,387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.52x = 1,585,659,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,659,817.16/45,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,034.84

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