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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,298.36, 67,881.90 and 25,534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,298.36, 67,881.90 and 25,534.87 is: 38,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,298.36 : 67,881.90 = 25,534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,298.36/67,881.90 = 25,534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,298.36x = 67,881.90 × 25,534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,298.36x = 1,733,355,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,355,491.85/45,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,265.30

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