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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.55, 62,179.68 and 24,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.55, 62,179.68 and 24,914.89 is: 34,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.55 : 62,179.68 = 24,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.55/62,179.68 = 24,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.55x = 62,179.68 × 24,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.55x = 1,549,200,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,200,058.59/45,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,381.94

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