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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408.78, 66,611.34 and 24,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408.78, 66,611.34 and 24,674.76 is: 37,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408.78 : 66,611.34 = 24,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408.78/66,611.34 = 24,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408.78x = 66,611.34 × 24,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408.78x = 1,643,618,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,618,827.78/44,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,011.12

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