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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.74, 62,169.94 and 24,907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.74, 62,169.94 and 24,907.92 is: 34,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.74 : 62,169.94 = 24,907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.74/62,169.94 = 24,907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.74x = 62,169.94 × 24,907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.74x = 1,548,523,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,523,829.66/45,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.65

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