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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,990.91, 62,086.47 and 24,572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,990.91, 62,086.47 and 24,572.31 is: 33,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,990.91 : 62,086.47 = 24,572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,990.91/62,086.47 = 24,572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,990.91x = 62,086.47 × 24,572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,990.91x = 1,525,607,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,607,987.65/44,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,909.25

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