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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.95, 61,108.70 and 24,138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.95, 61,108.70 and 24,138.83 is: 33,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.95 : 61,108.70 = 24,138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.95/61,108.70 = 24,138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.95x = 61,108.70 × 24,138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.95x = 1,475,092,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,092,094.58/44,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,311.36

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