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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,727.58, 61,723.03 and 24,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,727.58, 61,723.03 and 24,309.16 is: 33,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,727.58 : 61,723.03 = 24,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,727.58/61,723.03 = 24,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,727.58x = 61,723.03 × 24,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,727.58x = 1,500,435,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,435,087.09/44,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,546.08

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