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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,588.71, 61,533.98 and 24,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,588.71, 61,533.98 and 24,445.63 is: 33,735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,588.71 : 61,533.98 = 24,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,588.71/61,533.98 = 24,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,588.71x = 61,533.98 × 24,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,588.71x = 1,504,236,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,236,907.51/44,588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,735.82

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