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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,007.75, 62,109.96 and 24,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,007.75, 62,109.96 and 24,865.48 is: 34,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,007.75 : 62,109.96 = 24,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,007.75/62,109.96 = 24,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,007.75x = 62,109.96 × 24,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,007.75x = 1,544,393,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,393,968.18/45,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,313.96

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