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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.81, 62,265.81 and 24,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.81, 62,265.81 and 24,975.33 is: 34,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.81 : 62,265.81 = 24,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.81/62,265.81 = 24,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.81x = 62,265.81 × 24,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.81x = 1,555,109,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,109,152.47/45,118.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.98

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