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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,228.72, 61,035.66 and 24,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,228.72, 61,035.66 and 24,356.72 is: 33,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,228.72 : 61,035.66 = 24,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,228.72/61,035.66 = 24,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,228.72x = 61,035.66 × 24,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,228.72x = 1,486,628,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,628,480.64/44,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,612.29

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