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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,253.72, 61,070.16 and 24,381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,253.72, 61,070.16 and 24,381.72 is: 33,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,253.72 : 61,070.16 = 24,381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,253.72/61,070.16 = 24,381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,253.72x = 61,070.16 × 24,381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,253.72x = 1,488,995,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,995,541.48/44,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,646.79

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