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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,390.99, 62,638.66 and 25,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,390.99, 62,638.66 and 25,247.44 is: 34,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,390.99 : 62,638.66 = 25,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,390.99/62,638.66 = 25,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,390.99x = 62,638.66 × 25,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,390.99x = 1,581,465,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,465,496.84/45,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,840.96

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