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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,430.80, 66,624.60 and 24,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,430.80, 66,624.60 and 24,688.40 is: 37,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,430.80 : 66,624.60 = 24,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,430.80/66,624.60 = 24,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,430.80x = 66,624.60 × 24,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,430.80x = 1,644,854,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,854,774.64/44,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,020.60

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