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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.48, 67,888.44 and 24,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.48, 67,888.44 and 24,482.64 is: 36,714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.48 : 67,888.44 = 24,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.48/67,888.44 = 24,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.48x = 67,888.44 × 24,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.48x = 1,662,088,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,088,236.68/45,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,714.61

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