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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,924.02, 61,994.97 and 24,782.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,924.02, 61,994.97 and 24,782.15 is: 34,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,924.02 : 61,994.97 = 24,782.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,924.02/61,994.97 = 24,782.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,924.02x = 61,994.97 × 24,782.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,924.02x = 1,536,368,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,368,800.77/44,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,199.27

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