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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,273.88, 61,097.94 and 24,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,273.88, 61,097.94 and 24,401.88 is: 33,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,273.88 : 61,097.94 = 24,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,273.88/61,097.94 = 24,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,273.88x = 61,097.94 × 24,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,273.88x = 1,490,904,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,904,600.13/44,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,674.59

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