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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.02, 62,062.46 and 24,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.02, 62,062.46 and 24,830.46 is: 34,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.02 : 62,062.46 = 24,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.02/62,062.46 = 24,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.02x = 62,062.46 × 24,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.02x = 1,541,039,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,039,430.53/44,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.10

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