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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,571.82, 61,507.80 and 24,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,571.82, 61,507.80 and 24,428.26 is: 33,710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571.82 : 61,507.80 = 24,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571.82/61,507.80 = 24,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571.82x = 61,507.80 × 24,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571.82x = 1,502,528,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,528,530.43/44,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,710.28

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