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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.62, 61,766.97 and 24,616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.62, 61,766.97 and 24,616.48 is: 33,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.62 : 61,766.97 = 24,616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.62/61,766.97 = 24,616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.62x = 61,766.97 × 24,616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.62x = 1,520,485,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,485,381.67/44,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,970.02

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