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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.26, 62,611.80 and 25,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.26, 62,611.80 and 25,231.66 is: 34,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.26 : 62,611.80 = 25,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.26/62,611.80 = 25,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.26x = 62,611.80 × 25,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.26x = 1,579,799,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,799,649.59/45,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,821.69

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