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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,130.59, 62,280.04 and 24,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,130.59, 62,280.04 and 24,986.26 is: 34,480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,130.59 : 62,280.04 = 24,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,130.59/62,280.04 = 24,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,130.59x = 62,280.04 × 24,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,130.59x = 1,556,144,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,144,835.92/45,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,480.94

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