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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,492.91, 61,398.72 and 24,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,492.91, 61,398.72 and 24,348.44 is: 33,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,492.91 : 61,398.72 = 24,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,492.91/61,398.72 = 24,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,492.91x = 61,398.72 × 24,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,492.91x = 1,494,962,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,962,743.00/44,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.02

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