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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,264.94, 61,084.08 and 24,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,264.94, 61,084.08 and 24,121.42 is: 33,286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264.94 : 61,084.08 = 24,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264.94/61,084.08 = 24,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264.94x = 61,084.08 × 24,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264.94x = 1,473,434,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,434,748.99/44,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,286.72

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