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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,585.80, 68,449.10 and 24,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,585.80, 68,449.10 and 24,849.80 is: 37,313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,585.80 : 68,449.10 = 24,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,585.80/68,449.10 = 24,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,585.80x = 68,449.10 × 24,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,585.80x = 1,700,946,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,946,445.18/45,585.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,313.08

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