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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.52, 62,488.44 and 25,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.52, 62,488.44 and 25,141.50 is: 34,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.52 : 62,488.44 = 25,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.52/62,488.44 = 25,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.52x = 62,488.44 × 25,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.52x = 1,571,053,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,053,114.26/45,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,695.24

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