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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,363.82, 61,221.72 and 24,220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,363.82, 61,221.72 and 24,220.41 is: 33,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,363.82 : 61,221.72 = 24,220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,363.82/61,221.72 = 24,220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,363.82x = 61,221.72 × 24,220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,363.82x = 1,482,815,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,815,159.31/44,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,423.97

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