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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,934.74, 62,009.55 and 24,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,934.74, 62,009.55 and 24,791.80 is: 34,212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,934.74 : 62,009.55 = 24,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,934.74/62,009.55 = 24,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,934.74x = 62,009.55 × 24,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,934.74x = 1,537,328,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,328,361.69/44,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,212.47

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