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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,859.79, 61,906.58 and 24,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,859.79, 61,906.58 and 24,441.76 is: 33,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,859.79 : 61,906.58 = 24,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,859.79/61,906.58 = 24,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,859.79x = 61,906.58 × 24,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,859.79x = 1,513,105,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,105,770.78/44,859.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,729.67

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