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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,868.98, 61,922.80 and 24,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,868.98, 61,922.80 and 24,729.96 is: 34,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,868.98 : 61,922.80 = 24,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,868.98/61,922.80 = 24,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,868.98x = 61,922.80 × 24,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,868.98x = 1,531,348,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,348,367.09/44,868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,129.33

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