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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,024.62, 67,536.96 and 11,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,024.62, 67,536.96 and 11,744.60 is: 17,616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,024.62 : 67,536.96 = 11,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,024.62/67,536.96 = 11,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,024.62x = 67,536.96 × 11,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,024.62x = 793,194,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,194,580.42/45,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,616.91

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