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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.40, 61,106.49 and 24,137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.40, 61,106.49 and 24,137.84 is: 33,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.40 : 61,106.49 = 24,137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.40/61,106.49 = 24,137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.40x = 61,106.49 × 24,137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.40x = 1,474,978,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,978,373.05/44,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.21

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