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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,247.78, 61,061.91 and 24,375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,247.78, 61,061.91 and 24,375.78 is: 33,638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,247.78 : 61,061.91 = 24,375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,247.78/61,061.91 = 24,375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,247.78x = 61,061.91 × 24,375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,247.78x = 1,488,431,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,431,684.54/44,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,638.56

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