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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.52, 62,063.15 and 24,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.52, 62,063.15 and 24,830.96 is: 34,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.52 : 62,063.15 = 24,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.52/62,063.15 = 24,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.52x = 62,063.15 × 24,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.52x = 1,541,087,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,087,595.12/44,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.79

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