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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.72, 62,805.56 and 25,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.72, 62,805.56 and 25,366.74 is: 35,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.72 : 62,805.56 = 25,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.72/62,805.56 = 25,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.72x = 62,805.56 × 25,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.72x = 1,593,172,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,172,374.49/45,509.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,007.30

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