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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,291.93, 62,501.66 and 25,148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,291.93, 62,501.66 and 25,148.29 is: 34,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,291.93 : 62,501.66 = 25,148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,291.93/62,501.66 = 25,148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,291.93x = 62,501.66 × 25,148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,291.93x = 1,571,810,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,810,170.44/45,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,703.98

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