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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.97, 61,358.88 and 24,319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.97, 61,358.88 and 24,319.89 is: 33,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.97 : 61,358.88 = 24,319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.97/61,358.88 = 24,319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.97x = 61,358.88 × 24,319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.97x = 1,492,241,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,241,212.12/44,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,561.44

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