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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,901.64, 61,964.68 and 24,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,901.64, 61,964.68 and 24,759.24 is: 34,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,901.64 : 61,964.68 = 24,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,901.64/61,964.68 = 24,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,901.64x = 61,964.68 × 24,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,901.64x = 1,534,198,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,198,383.64/44,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,167.98

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