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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.19, 62,053.86 and 24,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.19, 62,053.86 and 24,822.71 is: 34,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.19 : 62,053.86 = 24,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.19/62,053.86 = 24,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.19x = 62,053.86 × 24,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.19x = 1,540,344,971.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,344,971.16/44,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,255.63

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