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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,049.97, 60,791.40 and 24,930.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,049.97, 60,791.40 and 24,930.73 is: 34,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,049.97 : 60,791.40 = 24,930.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,049.97/60,791.40 = 24,930.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,049.97x = 60,791.40 × 24,930.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,049.97x = 1,515,573,551.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,573,551.11/44,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,405.78

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