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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.30, 62,086.95 and 24,847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.30, 62,086.95 and 24,847.74 is: 34,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.30 : 62,086.95 = 24,847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.30/62,086.95 = 24,847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.30x = 62,086.95 × 24,847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.30x = 1,542,720,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,720,390.99/44,991.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,289.30

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