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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.98, 62,147.13 and 24,616.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.98, 62,147.13 and 24,616.07 is: 33,970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.98 : 62,147.13 = 24,616.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.98/62,147.13 = 24,616.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.98x = 62,147.13 × 24,616.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.98x = 1,529,817,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,817,922.45/45,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,970.31

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