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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,314.92, 61,155.09 and 24,171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,314.92, 61,155.09 and 24,171.66 is: 33,357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,314.92 : 61,155.09 = 24,171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,314.92/61,155.09 = 24,171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,314.92x = 61,155.09 × 24,171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,314.92x = 1,478,220,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,220,042.75/44,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,357.16

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