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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,538.08, 61,462.56 and 24,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,538.08, 61,462.56 and 24,666.08 is: 34,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,538.08 : 61,462.56 = 24,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,538.08/61,462.56 = 24,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,538.08x = 61,462.56 × 24,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,538.08x = 1,516,040,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,040,421.96/44,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,039.20

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