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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,832.63, 61,869.03 and 24,960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,832.63, 61,869.03 and 24,960.63 is: 34,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,832.63 : 61,869.03 = 24,960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,832.63/61,869.03 = 24,960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,832.63x = 61,869.03 × 24,960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,832.63x = 1,544,289,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,289,966.29/44,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,445.67

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