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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,550.91, 68,326.37 and 24,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,550.91, 68,326.37 and 24,461.94 is: 36,692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,550.91 : 68,326.37 = 24,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,550.91/68,326.37 = 24,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,550.91x = 68,326.37 × 24,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,550.91x = 1,671,395,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,395,099.42/45,550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,692.91

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