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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,251.78, 61,067.43 and 24,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,251.78, 61,067.43 and 24,379.78 is: 33,644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,251.78 : 61,067.43 = 24,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,251.78/61,067.43 = 24,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,251.78x = 61,067.43 × 24,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,251.78x = 1,488,810,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,810,508.57/44,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,644.08

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