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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,934.62, 62,009.66 and 24,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,934.62, 62,009.66 and 24,791.44 is: 34,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,934.62 : 62,009.66 = 24,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,934.62/62,009.66 = 24,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,934.62x = 62,009.66 × 24,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,934.62x = 1,537,308,765.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,308,765.31/44,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,212.12

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