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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.95, 62,687.75 and 25,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.95, 62,687.75 and 25,282.35 is: 34,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.95 : 62,687.75 = 25,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.95/62,687.75 = 25,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.95x = 62,687.75 × 25,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.95x = 1,584,893,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,893,509.80/45,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,889.61

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