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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,274.89, 61,098.95 and 24,131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,274.89, 61,098.95 and 24,131.77 is: 33,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,274.89 : 61,098.95 = 24,131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,274.89/61,098.95 = 24,131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,274.89x = 61,098.95 × 24,131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,274.89x = 1,474,425,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,425,792.60/44,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,301.63

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