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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,806.76, 61,832.86 and 24,663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,806.76, 61,832.86 and 24,663.21 is: 34,034.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,806.76 : 61,832.86 = 24,663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,806.76/61,832.86 = 24,663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,806.76x = 61,832.86 × 24,663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,806.76x = 1,524,996,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,996,486.72/44,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,034.97

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