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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.22, 62,044.68 and 24,814.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.22, 62,044.68 and 24,814.79 is: 34,242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.22 : 62,044.68 = 24,814.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.22/62,044.68 = 24,814.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.22x = 62,044.68 × 24,814.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.22x = 1,539,625,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,625,720.32/44,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,242.65

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