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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.15, 61,278.66 and 24,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.15, 61,278.66 and 24,263.72 is: 33,482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.15 : 61,278.66 = 24,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.15/61,278.66 = 24,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.15x = 61,278.66 × 24,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.15x = 1,486,848,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,848,171.62/44,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,482.94

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