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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,018.23, 60,744.96 and 24,637.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,018.23, 60,744.96 and 24,637.23 is: 33,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,018.23 : 60,744.96 = 24,637.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,018.23/60,744.96 = 24,637.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,018.23x = 60,744.96 × 24,637.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,018.23x = 1,496,587,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,587,123.95/44,018.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.26

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