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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.62, 61,106.86 and 24,138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.62, 61,106.86 and 24,138.08 is: 33,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.62 : 61,106.86 = 24,138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.62/61,106.86 = 24,138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.62x = 61,106.86 × 24,138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.62x = 1,475,002,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,002,436.97/44,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.59

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