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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,971.81, 62,063.18 and 24,831.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,971.81, 62,063.18 and 24,831.55 is: 34,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,971.81 : 62,063.18 = 24,831.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,971.81/62,063.18 = 24,831.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,971.81x = 62,063.18 × 24,831.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,971.81x = 1,541,124,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,124,957.33/44,971.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.69

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