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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.82, 68,391.54 and 24,551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.82, 68,391.54 and 24,551.10 is: 36,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.82 : 68,391.54 = 24,551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.82/68,391.54 = 24,551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.82x = 68,391.54 × 24,551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.82x = 1,679,087,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,087,537.69/45,593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,827.09

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