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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,786.08, 61,803.21 and 24,642.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,786.08, 61,803.21 and 24,642.73 is: 34,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,786.08 : 61,803.21 = 24,642.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,786.08/61,803.21 = 24,642.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,786.08x = 61,803.21 × 24,642.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,786.08x = 1,522,999,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,999,817.16/44,786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,006.10

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