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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,265.74, 61,085.91 and 24,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,265.74, 61,085.91 and 24,122.78 is: 33,288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,265.74 : 61,085.91 = 24,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,265.74/61,085.91 = 24,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,265.74x = 61,085.91 × 24,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,265.74x = 1,473,561,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,561,662.60/44,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,288.99

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