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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,286.78, 61,114.94 and 24,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,286.78, 61,114.94 and 24,143.84 is: 33,318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,286.78 : 61,114.94 = 24,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,286.78/61,114.94 = 24,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,286.78x = 61,114.94 × 24,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,286.78x = 1,475,549,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,549,226.40/44,286.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,318.05

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