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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,031.80, 65,934.93 and 24,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,031.80, 65,934.93 and 24,288.41 is: 36,370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,031.80 : 65,934.93 = 24,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,031.80/65,934.93 = 24,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,031.80x = 65,934.93 × 24,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,031.80x = 1,601,454,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,454,613.16/44,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,370.41

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