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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,416.51, 61,292.95 and 24,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,416.51, 61,292.95 and 24,274.06 is: 33,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,416.51 : 61,292.95 = 24,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,416.51/61,292.95 = 24,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,416.51x = 61,292.95 × 24,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,416.51x = 1,487,828,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,828,745.88/44,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,497.20

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