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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,902.83, 61,964.55 and 24,759.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,902.83, 61,964.55 and 24,759.71 is: 34,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,902.83 : 61,964.55 = 24,759.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,902.83/61,964.55 = 24,759.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,902.83x = 61,964.55 × 24,759.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,902.83x = 1,534,223,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,223,978.46/44,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,167.65

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