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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.52, 61,766.94 and 24,618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.52, 61,766.94 and 24,618.46 is: 33,972.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.52 : 61,766.94 = 24,618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.52/61,766.94 = 24,618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.52x = 61,766.94 × 24,618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.52x = 1,520,606,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,606,941.71/44,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.82

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