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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,993.52, 67,431.96 and 24,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,993.52, 67,431.96 and 24,192.72 is: 36,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,993.52 : 67,431.96 = 24,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,993.52/67,431.96 = 24,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,993.52x = 67,431.96 × 24,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,993.52x = 1,631,362,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,362,527.33/44,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,257.72

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