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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,229.72, 61,035.07 and 24,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,229.72, 61,035.07 and 24,085.40 is: 33,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,229.72 : 61,035.07 = 24,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,229.72/61,035.07 = 24,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,229.72x = 61,035.07 × 24,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,229.72x = 1,470,054,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,054,098.07/44,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.79

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