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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267, 62,468.46 and 25,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267, 62,468.46 and 25,395 is: 35,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267 : 62,468.46 = 25,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267/62,468.46 = 25,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267x = 62,468.46 × 25,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267x = 1,586,386,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,386,541.70/45,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,045.10

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