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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,330.59, 68,037.46 and 24,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,330.59, 68,037.46 and 24,294.38 is: 36,463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,330.59 : 68,037.46 = 24,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,330.59/68,037.46 = 24,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,330.59x = 68,037.46 × 24,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,330.59x = 1,652,927,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,927,855.10/45,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,463.85

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