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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,242.62, 67,863.93 and 24,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,242.62, 67,863.93 and 24,506.62 is: 36,759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,242.62 : 67,863.93 = 24,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,242.62/67,863.93 = 24,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,242.62x = 67,863.93 × 24,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,242.62x = 1,663,115,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,115,544.22/45,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,759.93

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