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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,390.50, 62,638.89 and 25,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,390.50, 62,638.89 and 25,518.50 is: 35,215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,390.50 : 62,638.89 = 25,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,390.50/62,638.89 = 25,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,390.50x = 62,638.89 × 25,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,390.50x = 1,598,450,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,450,514.47/45,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,215.53

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