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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.52, 61,169.84 and 24,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.52, 61,169.84 and 24,183.20 is: 33,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.52 : 61,169.84 = 24,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.52/61,169.84 = 24,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.52x = 61,169.84 × 24,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.52x = 1,479,282,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,282,474.69/44,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,371.65

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