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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.95, 62,039.43 and 24,812.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.95, 62,039.43 and 24,812.87 is: 34,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.95 : 62,039.43 = 24,812.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.95/62,039.43 = 24,812.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.95x = 62,039.43 × 24,812.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.95x = 1,539,376,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,376,001.27/44,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,241.88

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