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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,771.62, 61,783.53 and 24,628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,771.62, 61,783.53 and 24,628.48 is: 33,986.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,771.62 : 61,783.53 = 24,628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,771.62/61,783.53 = 24,628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,771.62x = 61,783.53 × 24,628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,771.62x = 1,521,634,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,634,432.93/44,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.58

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