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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,258.27, 61,075.76 and 24,115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,258.27, 61,075.76 and 24,115.59 is: 33,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,258.27 : 61,075.76 = 24,115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,258.27/61,075.76 = 24,115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,258.27x = 61,075.76 × 24,115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,258.27x = 1,472,877,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,877,866.52/44,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,279.16

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