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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.16, 61,016.02 and 24,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.16, 61,016.02 and 24,072.44 is: 33,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.16 : 61,016.02 = 24,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.16/61,016.02 = 24,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.16x = 61,016.02 × 24,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.16x = 1,468,804,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,804,480.49/44,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,219.48

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