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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,397.96, 61,268.16 and 24,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,397.96, 61,268.16 and 24,254.91 is: 33,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,397.96 : 61,268.16 = 24,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,397.96/61,268.16 = 24,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,397.96x = 61,268.16 × 24,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,397.96x = 1,486,053,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,053,706.67/44,397.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,471.22

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