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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.48, 61,071.84 and 24,112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.48, 61,071.84 and 24,112.59 is: 33,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.48 : 61,071.84 = 24,112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.48/61,071.84 = 24,112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.48x = 61,071.84 × 24,112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.48x = 1,472,600,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,600,238.47/44,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.98

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