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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,555.76, 61,476.12 and 24,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,555.76, 61,476.12 and 24,683.76 is: 34,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,555.76 : 61,476.12 = 24,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,555.76/61,476.12 = 24,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,555.76x = 61,476.12 × 24,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,555.76x = 1,517,461,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,461,791.81/44,555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,057.59

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