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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,562.26, 61,494.95 and 24,418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,562.26, 61,494.95 and 24,418.71 is: 33,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,562.26 : 61,494.95 = 24,418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,562.26/61,494.95 = 24,418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,562.26x = 61,494.95 × 24,418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,562.26x = 1,501,627,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,627,228.42/44,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,697.29

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