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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887.83, 61,945.40 and 24,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887.83, 61,945.40 and 24,744.28 is: 34,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887.83 : 61,945.40 = 24,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887.83/61,945.40 = 24,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887.83x = 61,945.40 × 24,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887.83x = 1,532,794,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,794,167.45/44,887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,147.21

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