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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,860.73, 61,907.50 and 24,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,860.73, 61,907.50 and 24,717.14 is: 34,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,860.73 : 61,907.50 = 24,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,860.73/61,907.50 = 24,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,860.73x = 61,907.50 × 24,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,860.73x = 1,530,176,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,176,530.22/44,860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,109.49

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