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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.95, 62,266.07 and 24,978.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.95, 62,266.07 and 24,978.69 is: 34,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.95 : 62,266.07 = 24,978.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.95/62,266.07 = 24,978.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.95x = 62,266.07 × 24,978.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.95x = 1,555,324,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,324,922.50/45,119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,470.89

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