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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,757.87, 61,764.62 and 24,614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,757.87, 61,764.62 and 24,614.74 is: 33,967.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,757.87 : 61,764.62 = 24,614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,757.87/61,764.62 = 24,614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,757.87x = 61,764.62 × 24,614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,757.87x = 1,520,320,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,320,062.50/44,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,967.66

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