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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,424.82, 61,307.67 and 24,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,424.82, 61,307.67 and 24,281.26 is: 33,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,424.82 : 61,307.67 = 24,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,424.82/61,307.67 = 24,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,424.82x = 61,307.67 × 24,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,424.82x = 1,488,627,475.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,627,475.26/44,424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.91

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