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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,257.72, 61,075.68 and 24,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,257.72, 61,075.68 and 24,385.72 is: 33,652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,257.72 : 61,075.68 = 24,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,257.72/61,075.68 = 24,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,257.72x = 61,075.68 × 24,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,257.72x = 1,489,374,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,374,431.29/44,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,652.31

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