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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.76, 62,610.96 and 25,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.76, 62,610.96 and 25,227.68 is: 34,815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.76 : 62,610.96 = 25,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.76/62,610.96 = 25,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.76x = 62,610.96 × 25,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.76x = 1,579,529,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,529,263.37/45,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,815.35

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