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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,257.59, 61,074.68 and 24,114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,257.59, 61,074.68 and 24,114.31 is: 33,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,257.59 : 61,074.68 = 24,114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,257.59/61,074.68 = 24,114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,257.59x = 61,074.68 × 24,114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,257.59x = 1,472,773,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,773,493.41/44,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.31

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