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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607.75, 61,558.70 and 24,735.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607.75, 61,558.70 and 24,735.75 is: 34,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607.75 : 61,558.70 = 24,735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607.75/61,558.70 = 24,735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607.75x = 61,558.70 × 24,735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607.75x = 1,522,700,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,700,489.85/44,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,135.34

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