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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.80, 62,038.94 and 24,812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.80, 62,038.94 and 24,812.68 is: 34,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.80 : 62,038.94 = 24,812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.80/62,038.94 = 24,812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.80x = 62,038.94 × 24,812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.80x = 1,539,352,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,352,365.76/44,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,241.46

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