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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,679.74, 61,659.68 and 24,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,679.74, 61,659.68 and 24,538.48 is: 33,864.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,679.74 : 61,659.68 = 24,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,679.74/61,659.68 = 24,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,679.74x = 61,659.68 × 24,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,679.74x = 1,513,034,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,034,824.49/44,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,864.00

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