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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,171.42, 60,955.97 and 24,027.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,171.42, 60,955.97 and 24,027.87 is: 33,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,171.42 : 60,955.97 = 24,027.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,171.42/60,955.97 = 24,027.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,171.42x = 60,955.97 × 24,027.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,171.42x = 1,464,642,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,642,002.74/44,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,158.14

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