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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,516.87, 61,430.95 and 24,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,516.87, 61,430.95 and 24,369.89 is: 33,629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,516.87 : 61,430.95 = 24,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,516.87/61,430.95 = 24,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,516.87x = 61,430.95 × 24,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,516.87x = 1,497,065,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,065,586.75/44,516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,629.17

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