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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.70, 67,946.28 and 24,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.70, 67,946.28 and 24,219.28 is: 36,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.70 : 67,946.28 = 24,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.70/67,946.28 = 24,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.70x = 67,946.28 × 24,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.70x = 1,645,609,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,609,974.39/45,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,339.20

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