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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.87, 61,107.76 and 24,139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.87, 61,107.76 and 24,139.15 is: 33,311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.87 : 61,107.76 = 24,139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.87/61,107.76 = 24,139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.87x = 61,107.76 × 24,139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.87x = 1,475,088,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,088,958.57/44,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,311.35

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