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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,958.67, 62,042.01 and 24,540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,958.67, 62,042.01 and 24,540.06 is: 33,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,958.67 : 62,042.01 = 24,540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,958.67/62,042.01 = 24,540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,958.67x = 62,042.01 × 24,540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,958.67x = 1,522,514,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,514,647.92/44,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,864.76

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