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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.87, 62,809.88 and 25,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.87, 62,809.88 and 25,369.89 is: 35,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.87 : 62,809.88 = 25,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.87/62,809.88 = 25,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.87x = 62,809.88 × 25,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.87x = 1,593,479,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,479,619.66/45,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,011.63

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