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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,708.58, 61,697.97 and 24,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,708.58, 61,697.97 and 24,565.86 is: 33,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,708.58 : 61,697.97 = 24,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,708.58/61,697.97 = 24,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,708.58x = 61,697.97 × 24,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,708.58x = 1,515,663,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,663,693.30/44,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,900.96

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