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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.70, 67,947.78 and 24,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.70, 67,947.78 and 24,220.28 is: 36,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.70 : 67,947.78 = 24,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.70/67,947.78 = 24,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.70x = 67,947.78 × 24,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.70x = 1,645,714,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,714,256.98/45,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.70

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