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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718.92, 61,709.12 and 24,575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718.92, 61,709.12 and 24,575.37 is: 33,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718.92 : 61,709.12 = 24,575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718.92/61,709.12 = 24,575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718.92x = 61,709.12 × 24,575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718.92x = 1,516,524,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,524,194.25/44,718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,912.36

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