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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.31, 62,133.20 and 24,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.31, 62,133.20 and 24,883 is: 34,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.31 : 62,133.20 = 24,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.31/62,133.20 = 24,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.31x = 62,133.20 × 24,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.31x = 1,546,060,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,060,415.60/45,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,336.82

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