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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,390.83, 62,640.84 and 24,973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,390.83, 62,640.84 and 24,973.73 is: 34,464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,390.83 : 62,640.84 = 24,973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,390.83/62,640.84 = 24,973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,390.83x = 62,640.84 × 24,973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,390.83x = 1,564,375,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,375,675.39/45,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,464.58

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