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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,863.20, 61,913.98 and 24,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,863.20, 61,913.98 and 24,720.08 is: 34,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,863.20 : 61,913.98 = 24,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,863.20/61,913.98 = 24,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,863.20x = 61,913.98 × 24,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,863.20x = 1,530,518,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,518,167.35/44,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,115.23

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