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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,658.69, 66,885.35 and 24,893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,658.69, 66,885.35 and 24,893.48 is: 37,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,658.69 : 66,885.35 = 24,893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,658.69/66,885.35 = 24,893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,658.69x = 66,885.35 × 24,893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,658.69x = 1,665,008,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,008,663.62/44,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.97

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