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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.54, 61,795.84 and 24,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.54, 61,795.84 and 24,636.88 is: 33,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.54 : 61,795.84 = 24,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.54/61,795.84 = 24,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.54x = 61,795.84 × 24,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.54x = 1,522,456,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,456,694.58/44,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.69

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