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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.81, 61,097.45 and 24,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.81, 61,097.45 and 24,131.26 is: 33,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.81 : 61,097.45 = 24,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.81/61,097.45 = 24,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.81x = 61,097.45 × 24,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.81x = 1,474,358,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,358,451.29/44,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,300.16

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