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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039.76, 62,149.48 and 24,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039.76, 62,149.48 and 24,893.91 is: 34,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039.76 : 62,149.48 = 24,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039.76/62,149.48 = 24,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039.76x = 62,149.48 × 24,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039.76x = 1,547,143,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,143,499.43/45,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,350.62

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