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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,666.98, 63,018.44 and 24,970.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,666.98, 63,018.44 and 24,970.09 is: 34,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,666.98 : 63,018.44 = 24,970.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,666.98/63,018.44 = 24,970.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,666.98x = 63,018.44 × 24,970.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,666.98x = 1,573,576,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,576,259.66/45,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.64

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