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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,257.62, 61,073.80 and 24,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,257.62, 61,073.80 and 24,114.65 is: 33,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,257.62 : 61,073.80 = 24,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,257.62/61,073.80 = 24,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,257.62x = 61,073.80 × 24,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,257.62x = 1,472,773,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,773,528.65/44,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.29

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