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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,469.91, 68,180.16 and 24,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,469.91, 68,180.16 and 24,435.02 is: 36,639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,469.91 : 68,180.16 = 24,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,469.91/68,180.16 = 24,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,469.91x = 68,180.16 × 24,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,469.91x = 1,665,983,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,983,573.20/45,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,639.25

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