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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,700.26, 61,687.44 and 24,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,700.26, 61,687.44 and 24,558.44 is: 33,891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,700.26 : 61,687.44 = 24,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,700.26/61,687.44 = 24,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,700.26x = 61,687.44 × 24,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,700.26x = 1,514,946,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,946,985.56/44,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,891.24

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