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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,968.61, 62,056.90 and 24,825.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,968.61, 62,056.90 and 24,825.13 is: 34,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968.61 : 62,056.90 = 24,825.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968.61/62,056.90 = 24,825.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968.61x = 62,056.90 × 24,825.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968.61x = 1,540,570,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,570,485.79/44,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,258.80

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