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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.64, 68,351.69 and 24,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.64, 68,351.69 and 24,470.08 is: 36,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.64 : 68,351.69 = 24,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.64/68,351.69 = 24,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.64x = 68,351.69 × 24,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.64x = 1,672,570,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,570,858.33/45,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,715.71

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