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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,510.31, 62,804.51 and 25,368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,510.31, 62,804.51 and 25,368.47 is: 35,008.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,510.31 : 62,804.51 = 25,368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,510.31/62,804.51 = 25,368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,510.31x = 62,804.51 × 25,368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,510.31x = 1,593,254,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,254,327.80/45,510.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,008.65

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