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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.22, 62,267.91 and 24,978.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.22, 62,267.91 and 24,978.68 is: 34,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.22 : 62,267.91 = 24,978.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.22/62,267.91 = 24,978.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.22x = 62,267.91 × 24,978.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.22x = 1,555,369,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,369,886.82/45,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,470.15

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