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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,271.48, 67,889.94 and 24,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,271.48, 67,889.94 and 24,483.64 is: 36,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,271.48 : 67,889.94 = 24,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,271.48/67,889.94 = 24,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,271.48x = 67,889.94 × 24,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,271.48x = 1,662,192,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,192,850.58/45,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,716.11

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