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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,611.61, 61,565.79 and 24,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,611.61, 61,565.79 and 24,469.23 is: 33,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,611.61 : 61,565.79 = 24,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,611.61/61,565.79 = 24,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,611.61x = 61,565.79 × 24,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,611.61x = 1,506,467,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,467,167.81/44,611.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,768.50

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