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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,964.61, 62,047.98 and 24,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,964.61, 62,047.98 and 24,818.26 is: 34,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,964.61 : 62,047.98 = 24,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,964.61/62,047.98 = 24,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,964.61x = 62,047.98 × 24,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,964.61x = 1,539,922,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,922,900.11/44,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,247.44

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