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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,838.72, 61,877.43 and 24,695.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,838.72, 61,877.43 and 24,695.43 is: 34,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,838.72 : 61,877.43 = 24,695.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,838.72/61,877.43 = 24,695.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,838.72x = 61,877.43 × 24,695.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,838.72x = 1,528,089,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,089,741.14/44,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,079.69

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