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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,408.78, 61,282.28 and 24,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,408.78, 61,282.28 and 24,266.35 is: 33,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,408.78 : 61,282.28 = 24,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,408.78/61,282.28 = 24,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,408.78x = 61,282.28 × 24,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,408.78x = 1,487,097,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,097,162.74/44,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,486.56

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