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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.50, 62,097.06 and 24,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.50, 62,097.06 and 24,853.92 is: 34,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.50 : 62,097.06 = 24,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.50/62,097.06 = 24,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.50x = 62,097.06 × 24,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.50x = 1,543,355,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,355,361.48/44,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,298.69

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