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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,336.96, 67,998.72 and 24,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,336.96, 67,998.72 and 24,251.04 is: 36,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,336.96 : 67,998.72 = 24,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,336.96/67,998.72 = 24,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,336.96x = 67,998.72 × 24,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,336.96x = 1,649,039,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,039,678.67/45,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,372.97

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