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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,095.55, 62,231.93 and 24,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,095.55, 62,231.93 and 24,953.28 is: 34,435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,095.55 : 62,231.93 = 24,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,095.55/62,231.93 = 24,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,095.55x = 62,231.93 × 24,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,095.55x = 1,552,890,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,890,338.30/45,095.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,435.56

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