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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,370.51, 66,581.34 and 24,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,370.51, 66,581.34 and 24,647.40 is: 36,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,370.51 : 66,581.34 = 24,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,370.51/66,581.34 = 24,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,370.51x = 66,581.34 × 24,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,370.51x = 1,641,056,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,056,919.52/44,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,985.31

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