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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.97, 62,457.68 and 25,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.97, 62,457.68 and 25,116.48 is: 34,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.97 : 62,457.68 = 25,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.97/62,457.68 = 25,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.97x = 62,457.68 × 25,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.97x = 1,568,717,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,717,133.36/45,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,660.15

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