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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,170.59, 60,955.89 and 24,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,170.59, 60,955.89 and 24,027.52 is: 33,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,170.59 : 60,955.89 = 24,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,170.59/60,955.89 = 24,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,170.59x = 60,955.89 × 24,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,170.59x = 1,464,618,866.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,618,866.09/44,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,158.24

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