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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.65, 62,276.51 and 24,984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.65, 62,276.51 and 24,984.85 is: 34,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.65 : 62,276.51 = 24,984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.65/62,276.51 = 24,984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.65x = 62,276.51 × 24,984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.65x = 1,555,969,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,969,260.87/45,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,479.29

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