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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,924.52, 61,995.51 and 24,780.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,924.52, 61,995.51 and 24,780.94 is: 34,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,924.52 : 61,995.51 = 24,780.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,924.52/61,995.51 = 24,780.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,924.52x = 61,995.51 × 24,780.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,924.52x = 1,536,306,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,306,858.59/44,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,197.51

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