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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,472.63, 61,371.73 and 24,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,472.63, 61,371.73 and 24,329.28 is: 33,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,472.63 : 61,371.73 = 24,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,472.63/61,371.73 = 24,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,472.63x = 61,371.73 × 24,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,472.63x = 1,493,129,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,129,881.61/44,472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,574.13

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