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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,858.61, 67,224.47 and 24,876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,858.61, 67,224.47 and 24,876.95 is: 37,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,858.61 : 67,224.47 = 24,876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,858.61/67,224.47 = 24,876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,858.61x = 67,224.47 × 24,876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,858.61x = 1,672,339,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,339,318.46/44,858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,280.23

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