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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.16, 62,155.89 and 24,898.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.16, 62,155.89 and 24,898.89 is: 34,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.16 : 62,155.89 = 24,898.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.16/62,155.89 = 24,898.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.16x = 62,155.89 × 24,898.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.16x = 1,547,612,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,612,901.05/45,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,359.97

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