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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,584.80, 68,447.60 and 24,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,584.80, 68,447.60 and 24,848.80 is: 37,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,584.80 : 68,447.60 = 24,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,584.80/68,447.60 = 24,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,584.80x = 68,447.60 × 24,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,584.80x = 1,700,840,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,840,722.88/45,584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,311.58

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