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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,432.48, 61,316.88 and 24,560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,432.48, 61,316.88 and 24,560.48 is: 33,893.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,432.48 : 61,316.88 = 24,560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,432.48/61,316.88 = 24,560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,432.48x = 61,316.88 × 24,560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,432.48x = 1,505,972,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,972,004.90/44,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,893.49

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