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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,770.36, 61,784.61 and 24,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,770.36, 61,784.61 and 24,628 is: 33,987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,770.36 : 61,784.61 = 24,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,770.36/61,784.61 = 24,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,770.36x = 61,784.61 × 24,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,770.36x = 1,521,631,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,631,375.08/44,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,987.47

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