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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.16, 62,479.62 and 25,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.16, 62,479.62 and 25,132.28 is: 34,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.16 : 62,479.62 = 25,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.16/62,479.62 = 25,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.16x = 62,479.62 × 25,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.16x = 1,570,255,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,255,304.13/45,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,682.49

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