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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.28, 61,077.78 and 24,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.28, 61,077.78 and 24,387.28 is: 33,654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.28 : 61,077.78 = 24,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.28/61,077.78 = 24,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.28x = 61,077.78 × 24,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.28x = 1,489,520,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,520,922.64/44,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,654.43

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