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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,889.59, 61,948.05 and 24,747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,889.59, 61,948.05 and 24,747.18 is: 34,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,889.59 : 61,948.05 = 24,747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,889.59/61,948.05 = 24,747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,889.59x = 61,948.05 × 24,747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,889.59x = 1,533,039,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,039,544.00/44,889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,151.34

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