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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.65, 61,107.71 and 24,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.65, 61,107.71 and 24,137.76 is: 33,309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.65 : 61,107.71 = 24,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.65/61,107.71 = 24,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.65x = 61,107.71 × 24,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.65x = 1,475,003,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,003,117.44/44,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,309.58

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