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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217.84, 61,021.80 and 24,075.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217.84, 61,021.80 and 24,075.57 is: 33,224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217.84 : 61,021.80 = 24,075.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217.84/61,021.80 = 24,075.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217.84x = 61,021.80 × 24,075.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217.84x = 1,469,134,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,134,617.43/44,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,224.93

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