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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.86, 68,352.02 and 24,470.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.86, 68,352.02 and 24,470.29 is: 36,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.86 : 68,352.02 = 24,470.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.86/68,352.02 = 24,470.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.86x = 68,352.02 × 24,470.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.86x = 1,672,593,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,593,806.34/45,554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,716.03

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