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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.78, 61,077.71 and 24,116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.78, 61,077.71 and 24,116.84 is: 33,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.78 : 61,077.71 = 24,116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.78/61,077.71 = 24,116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.78x = 61,077.71 × 24,116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.78x = 1,473,001,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,001,343.58/44,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280.81

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