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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408.16, 61,281.36 and 24,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408.16, 61,281.36 and 24,264.72 is: 33,484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408.16 : 61,281.36 = 24,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408.16/61,281.36 = 24,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408.16x = 61,281.36 × 24,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408.16x = 1,486,975,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,975,041.62/44,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,484.27

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