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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,781.81, 61,798.22 and 24,637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,781.81, 61,798.22 and 24,637.48 is: 33,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,781.81 : 61,798.22 = 24,637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,781.81/61,798.22 = 24,637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,781.81x = 61,798.22 × 24,637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,781.81x = 1,522,552,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,552,409.29/44,781.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.35

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