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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,999.58, 67,499.24 and 24,999.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,999.58, 67,499.24 and 24,999.69 is: 37,499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,999.58 : 67,499.24 = 24,999.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,999.58/67,499.24 = 24,999.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,999.58x = 67,499.24 × 24,999.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,999.58x = 1,687,459,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,459,950.24/44,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,499.46

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