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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.37, 68,310.28 and 24,447.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.37, 68,310.28 and 24,447.43 is: 36,674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.37 : 68,310.28 = 24,447.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.37/68,310.28 = 24,447.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.37x = 68,310.28 × 24,447.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.37x = 1,670,010,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,010,781.16/45,536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,674.21

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