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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,925.93, 61,997.79 and 24,782.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,925.93, 61,997.79 and 24,782.86 is: 34,200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,925.93 : 61,997.79 = 24,782.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,925.93/61,997.79 = 24,782.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,925.93x = 61,997.79 × 24,782.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,925.93x = 1,536,482,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,482,580.91/44,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,200.35

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