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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.16, 61,014.64 and 24,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.16, 61,014.64 and 24,071.44 is: 33,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.16 : 61,014.64 = 24,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.16/61,014.64 = 24,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.16x = 61,014.64 × 24,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.16x = 1,468,710,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,710,245.88/44,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,218.10

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