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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.61, 62,265.94 and 24,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.61, 62,265.94 and 24,975.92 is: 34,467.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.61 : 62,265.94 = 24,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.61/62,265.94 = 24,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.61x = 62,265.94 × 24,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.61x = 1,555,149,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,149,136.16/45,119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,467.26

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