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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,209.72, 61,008.76 and 24,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,209.72, 61,008.76 and 24,337.72 is: 33,585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,209.72 : 61,008.76 = 24,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,209.72/61,008.76 = 24,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,209.72x = 61,008.76 × 24,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,209.72x = 1,484,814,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,814,118.43/44,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,585.69

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