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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,411.97, 62,668.52 and 25,270.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,411.97, 62,668.52 and 25,270.15 is: 34,872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,411.97 : 62,668.52 = 25,270.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,411.97/62,668.52 = 25,270.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,411.97x = 62,668.52 × 25,270.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,411.97x = 1,583,642,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,642,617.66/45,411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,872.80

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