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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.92, 68,308.20 and 24,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.92, 68,308.20 and 24,517.26 is: 36,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.92 : 68,308.20 = 24,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.92/68,308.20 = 24,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.92x = 68,308.20 × 24,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.92x = 1,674,729,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,729,899.53/45,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,754.00

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