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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,174.94, 60,961.10 and 24,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,174.94, 60,961.10 and 24,031.46 is: 33,163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,174.94 : 60,961.10 = 24,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,174.94/60,961.10 = 24,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,174.94x = 60,961.10 × 24,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,174.94x = 1,464,983,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,983,811.24/44,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,163.23

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