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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217.83, 61,020.25 and 24,074.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217.83, 61,020.25 and 24,074.69 is: 33,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217.83 : 61,020.25 = 24,074.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217.83/61,020.25 = 24,074.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217.83x = 61,020.25 × 24,074.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217.83x = 1,469,043,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,043,237.18/44,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.87

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