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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,777.04, 61,792.60 and 24,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,777.04, 61,792.60 and 24,635.20 is: 33,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,777.04 : 61,792.60 = 24,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,777.04/61,792.60 = 24,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,777.04x = 61,792.60 × 24,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,777.04x = 1,522,273,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,273,059.52/44,777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,996.73

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