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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.33, 61,390.85 and 24,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.33, 61,390.85 and 24,342.84 is: 33,592.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.33 : 61,390.85 = 24,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.33/61,390.85 = 24,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.33x = 61,390.85 × 24,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.33x = 1,494,427,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,427,517.30/44,486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,592.96

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