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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,159.52, 60,940.06 and 24,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,159.52, 60,940.06 and 24,016.40 is: 33,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,159.52 : 60,940.06 = 24,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,159.52/60,940.06 = 24,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,159.52x = 60,940.06 × 24,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,159.52x = 1,463,560,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,560,856.98/44,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,142.59

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