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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.50, 61,149.87 and 24,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.50, 61,149.87 and 24,439.50 is: 33,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.50 : 61,149.87 = 24,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.50/61,149.87 = 24,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.50x = 61,149.87 × 24,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.50x = 1,494,472,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,472,247.87/44,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,726.51

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