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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.94, 61,172.70 and 24,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.94, 61,172.70 and 24,185.24 is: 33,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.94 : 61,172.70 = 24,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.94/61,172.70 = 24,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.94x = 61,172.70 × 24,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.94x = 1,479,476,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,476,430.95/44,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,375.71

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