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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,322.94, 61,165.80 and 24,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,322.94, 61,165.80 and 24,180.24 is: 33,368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,322.94 : 61,165.80 = 24,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,322.94/61,165.80 = 24,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,322.94x = 61,165.80 × 24,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,322.94x = 1,479,003,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,003,998.50/44,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,368.82

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