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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,703.55, 61,691.98 and 24,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,703.55, 61,691.98 and 24,561.74 is: 33,895.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,703.55 : 61,691.98 = 24,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,703.55/61,691.98 = 24,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,703.55x = 61,691.98 × 24,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,703.55x = 1,515,262,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,262,125.79/44,703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,895.79

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