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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.58, 61,017.14 and 24,072.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.58, 61,017.14 and 24,072.43 is: 33,219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.58 : 61,017.14 = 24,072.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.58/61,017.14 = 24,072.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.58x = 61,017.14 × 24,072.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.58x = 1,468,830,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,830,598.43/44,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,219.75

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