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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,047.78, 62,163.22 and 24,903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,047.78, 62,163.22 and 24,903.46 is: 34,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,047.78 : 62,163.22 = 24,903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,047.78/62,163.22 = 24,903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,047.78x = 62,163.22 × 24,903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,047.78x = 1,548,078,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,078,827.41/45,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,365.27

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