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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,433.94, 61,318.68 and 24,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,433.94, 61,318.68 and 24,290.82 is: 33,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,433.94 : 61,318.68 = 24,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,433.94/61,318.68 = 24,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,433.94x = 61,318.68 × 24,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,433.94x = 1,489,481,018.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,481,018.52/44,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,521.25

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