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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,394.52, 61,265.76 and 24,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,394.52, 61,265.76 and 24,251.74 is: 33,468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,394.52 : 61,265.76 = 24,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,394.52/61,265.76 = 24,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,394.52x = 61,265.76 × 24,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,394.52x = 1,485,801,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,801,068.63/44,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,468.12

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