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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,470.91, 68,181.66 and 24,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,470.91, 68,181.66 and 24,436.02 is: 36,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,470.91 : 68,181.66 = 24,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,470.91/68,181.66 = 24,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,470.91x = 68,181.66 × 24,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,470.91x = 1,666,088,407.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,088,407.39/45,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,640.75

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