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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.61, 61,018.82 and 24,072.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.61, 61,018.82 and 24,072.84 is: 33,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.61 : 61,018.82 = 24,072.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.61/61,018.82 = 24,072.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.61x = 61,018.82 × 24,072.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.61x = 1,468,896,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,896,351.03/44,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,221.21

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