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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.58, 68,024.34 and 24,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.58, 68,024.34 and 24,333.84 is: 36,422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.58 : 68,024.34 = 24,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.58/68,024.34 = 24,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.58x = 68,024.34 × 24,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.58x = 1,655,293,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,293,405.67/45,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,422.84

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