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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,244.91, 61,055.85 and 24,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,244.91, 61,055.85 and 24,101.74 is: 33,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,244.91 : 61,055.85 = 24,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,244.91/61,055.85 = 24,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,244.91x = 61,055.85 × 24,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,244.91x = 1,471,552,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,552,222.18/44,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,259.24

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