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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,782.53, 61,799.91 and 24,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,782.53, 61,799.91 and 24,640.80 is: 34,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,782.53 : 61,799.91 = 24,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,782.53/61,799.91 = 24,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,782.53x = 61,799.91 × 24,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,782.53x = 1,522,799,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,799,222.33/44,782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,004.31

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