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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,567.13, 61,499.97 and 24,420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,567.13, 61,499.97 and 24,420 is: 33,698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,567.13 : 61,499.97 = 24,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,567.13/61,499.97 = 24,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,567.13x = 61,499.97 × 24,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,567.13x = 1,501,829,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,829,267.40/44,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,698.14

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