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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,284.28, 61,110.79 and 24,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,284.28, 61,110.79 and 24,140.84 is: 33,313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,284.28 : 61,110.79 = 24,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,284.28/61,110.79 = 24,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,284.28x = 61,110.79 × 24,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,284.28x = 1,475,265,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,265,437.76/44,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,313.53

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