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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.57, 61,780.71 and 24,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.57, 61,780.71 and 24,626.45 is: 33,983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.57 : 61,780.71 = 24,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.57/61,780.71 = 24,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.57x = 61,780.71 × 24,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.57x = 1,521,439,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,439,565.78/44,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.79

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