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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,481.63, 61,384.61 and 24,338.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,481.63, 61,384.61 and 24,338.59 is: 33,587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,481.63 : 61,384.61 = 24,338.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,481.63/61,384.61 = 24,338.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,481.63x = 61,384.61 × 24,338.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,481.63x = 1,494,014,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,014,855.10/44,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,587.23

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