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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617.02, 61,571.71 and 24,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617.02, 61,571.71 and 24,475.76 is: 33,776.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617.02 : 61,571.71 = 24,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617.02/61,571.71 = 24,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617.02x = 61,571.71 × 24,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617.02x = 1,507,014,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,014,396.75/44,617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,776.67

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