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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,412.76, 61,291.02 and 24,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,412.76, 61,291.02 and 24,271.54 is: 33,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,412.76 : 61,291.02 = 24,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,412.76/61,291.02 = 24,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,412.76x = 61,291.02 × 24,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,412.76x = 1,487,627,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,627,443.57/44,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,495.50

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