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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,666.56, 61,638.72 and 24,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,666.56, 61,638.72 and 24,794.56 is: 34,215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,666.56 : 61,638.72 = 24,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,666.56/61,638.72 = 24,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,666.56x = 61,638.72 × 24,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,666.56x = 1,528,304,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,304,941.36/44,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,215.86

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