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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.52, 62,694.91 and 25,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.52, 62,694.91 and 25,292.89 is: 34,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.52 : 62,694.91 = 25,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.52/62,694.91 = 25,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.52x = 62,694.91 × 25,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.52x = 1,585,735,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,735,572.17/45,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,900.02

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