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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,933.55, 62,007.71 and 24,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,933.55, 62,007.71 and 24,791.28 is: 34,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,933.55 : 62,007.71 = 24,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,933.55/62,007.71 = 24,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,933.55x = 62,007.71 × 24,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,933.55x = 1,537,250,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,250,376.81/44,933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,211.64

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