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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.71, 61,301.88 and 24,280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.71, 61,301.88 and 24,280.31 is: 33,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.71 : 61,301.88 = 24,280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.71/61,301.88 = 24,280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.71x = 61,301.88 × 24,280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.71x = 1,488,428,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,428,649.98/44,424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,504.52

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