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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,262.72, 61,081.76 and 24,119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,262.72, 61,081.76 and 24,119.73 is: 33,284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,262.72 : 61,081.76 = 24,119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,262.72/61,081.76 = 24,119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,262.72x = 61,081.76 × 24,119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,262.72x = 1,473,275,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,275,438.53/44,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,284.79

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