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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,120.76, 62,265.76 and 24,977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,120.76, 62,265.76 and 24,977.64 is: 34,468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,120.76 : 62,265.76 = 24,977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,120.76/62,265.76 = 24,977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,120.76x = 62,265.76 × 24,977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,120.76x = 1,555,251,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,251,737.61/45,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,468.65

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