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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,200.72, 60,995.76 and 24,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,200.72, 60,995.76 and 24,057.12 is: 33,198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,200.72 : 60,995.76 = 24,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,200.72/60,995.76 = 24,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,200.72x = 60,995.76 × 24,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,200.72x = 1,467,382,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,382,317.81/44,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,198.15

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