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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,155.78, 60,935.70 and 24,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,155.78, 60,935.70 and 24,013.06 is: 33,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,155.78 : 60,935.70 = 24,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,155.78/60,935.70 = 24,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,155.78x = 60,935.70 × 24,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,155.78x = 1,463,252,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,252,620.24/44,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,138.42

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