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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,118.21, 60,882.93 and 23,974.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,118.21, 60,882.93 and 23,974.71 is: 33,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,118.21 : 60,882.93 = 23,974.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,118.21/60,882.93 = 23,974.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,118.21x = 60,882.93 × 23,974.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,118.21x = 1,459,650,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,650,590.70/44,118.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,084.99

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