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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,968.59, 62,057.52 and 24,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,968.59, 62,057.52 and 24,825.42 is: 34,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968.59 : 62,057.52 = 24,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968.59/62,057.52 = 24,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968.59x = 62,057.52 × 24,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968.59x = 1,540,603,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,603,998.16/44,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,259.56

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