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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,420.25, 62,679.95 and 25,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,420.25, 62,679.95 and 25,548.25 is: 35,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,420.25 : 62,679.95 = 25,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,420.25/62,679.95 = 25,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,420.25x = 62,679.95 × 25,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,420.25x = 1,601,363,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,363,032.59/45,420.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,256.59

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