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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,055.59, 60,782.24 and 24,933.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,055.59, 60,782.24 and 24,933.47 is: 34,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,055.59 : 60,782.24 = 24,933.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,055.59/60,782.24 = 24,933.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,055.59x = 60,782.24 × 24,933.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,055.59x = 1,515,511,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,511,728.99/44,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.99

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