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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,969.28, 62,056.74 and 24,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,969.28, 62,056.74 and 24,826.78 is: 34,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,969.28 : 62,056.74 = 24,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,969.28/62,056.74 = 24,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,969.28x = 62,056.74 × 24,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,969.28x = 1,540,669,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,669,031.50/44,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,260.48

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