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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406.31, 61,278.78 and 24,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406.31, 61,278.78 and 24,262.24 is: 33,480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406.31 : 61,278.78 = 24,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406.31/61,278.78 = 24,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406.31x = 61,278.78 × 24,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406.31x = 1,486,760,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,760,405.05/44,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,480.84

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