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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.61, 62,688.74 and 25,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.61, 62,688.74 and 25,283.61 is: 34,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.61 : 62,688.74 = 25,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.61/62,688.74 = 25,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.61x = 62,688.74 × 25,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.61x = 1,584,997,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,997,527.13/45,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,892.16

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