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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.61, 61,098.96 and 24,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.61, 61,098.96 and 24,131.48 is: 33,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.61 : 61,098.96 = 24,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.61/61,098.96 = 24,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.61x = 61,098.96 × 24,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.61x = 1,474,408,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,408,484.01/44,274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.45

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