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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,708.93, 61,698.31 and 24,565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,708.93, 61,698.31 and 24,565.78 is: 33,900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,708.93 : 61,698.31 = 24,565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,708.93/61,698.31 = 24,565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,708.93x = 61,698.31 × 24,565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,708.93x = 1,515,667,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,667,125.54/44,708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,900.77

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