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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,452.58, 68,033.34 and 24,339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,452.58, 68,033.34 and 24,339.84 is: 36,431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,452.58 : 68,033.34 = 24,339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,452.58/68,033.34 = 24,339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,452.58x = 68,033.34 × 24,339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,452.58x = 1,655,920,610.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,920,610.27/45,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,431.83

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