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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,781.41, 61,796.79 and 24,638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,781.41, 61,796.79 and 24,638.09 is: 33,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,781.41 : 61,796.79 = 24,638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,781.41/61,796.79 = 24,638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,781.41x = 61,796.79 × 24,638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,781.41x = 1,522,554,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,554,564.75/44,781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.70

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