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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.82, 67,918.82 and 24,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.82, 67,918.82 and 24,260.52 is: 36,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.82 : 67,918.82 = 24,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.82/67,918.82 = 24,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.82x = 67,918.82 × 24,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.82x = 1,647,745,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,745,769.68/45,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,377.44

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