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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.53, 62,291.77 and 24,995.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.53, 62,291.77 and 24,995.97 is: 34,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.53 : 62,291.77 = 24,995.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.53/62,291.77 = 24,995.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.53x = 62,291.77 × 24,995.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.53x = 1,557,043,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,043,214.17/45,139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.01

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