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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,264.68, 66,390.12 and 24,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,264.68, 66,390.12 and 24,284 is: 36,422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264.68 : 66,390.12 = 24,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264.68/66,390.12 = 24,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264.68x = 66,390.12 × 24,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264.68x = 1,612,217,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,217,674.08/44,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,422.21

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