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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408.73, 61,283.95 and 24,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408.73, 61,283.95 and 24,265.77 is: 33,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408.73 : 61,283.95 = 24,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408.73/61,283.95 = 24,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408.73x = 61,283.95 × 24,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408.73x = 1,487,102,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,102,235.39/44,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,486.71

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