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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,274.97, 62,478.84 and 25,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,274.97, 62,478.84 and 25,131.80 is: 34,681.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,274.97 : 62,478.84 = 25,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,274.97/62,478.84 = 25,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,274.97x = 62,478.84 × 25,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,274.97x = 1,570,205,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,205,398.72/45,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.54

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