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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,598.91, 61,548.36 and 24,456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,598.91, 61,548.36 and 24,456.56 is: 33,751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,598.91 : 61,548.36 = 24,456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,598.91/61,548.36 = 24,456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,598.91x = 61,548.36 × 24,456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,598.91x = 1,505,261,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,261,251.97/44,598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,751.08

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