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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,770.98, 61,780.82 and 24,628.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,770.98, 61,780.82 and 24,628.71 is: 33,985.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,770.98 : 61,780.82 = 24,628.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,770.98/61,780.82 = 24,628.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,770.98x = 61,780.82 × 24,628.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,770.98x = 1,521,581,776.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,581,776.20/44,770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.89

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