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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.93, 62,180.41 and 24,916.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.93, 62,180.41 and 24,916.66 is: 34,384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.93 : 62,180.41 = 24,916.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.93/62,180.41 = 24,916.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.93x = 62,180.41 × 24,916.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.93x = 1,549,327,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,327,699.15/45,058.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,384.48

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