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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,216.81, 61,020.29 and 24,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,216.81, 61,020.29 and 24,074.78 is: 33,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216.81 : 61,020.29 = 24,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216.81/61,020.29 = 24,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216.81x = 61,020.29 × 24,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216.81x = 1,469,049,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,049,631.81/44,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,223.79

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