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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,881.96, 61,934.30 and 24,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,881.96, 61,934.30 and 24,739 is: 34,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,881.96 : 61,934.30 = 24,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,881.96/61,934.30 = 24,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,881.96x = 61,934.30 × 24,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,881.96x = 1,532,192,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,192,647.70/44,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,138.27

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