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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,891.58, 61,947.60 and 24,747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,891.58, 61,947.60 and 24,747.42 is: 34,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,891.58 : 61,947.60 = 24,747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,891.58/61,947.60 = 24,747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,891.58x = 61,947.60 × 24,747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,891.58x = 1,533,043,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,043,275.19/44,891.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,149.91

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