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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,606.48, 68,354.64 and 24,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,606.48, 68,354.64 and 24,494.64 is: 36,712.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,606.48 : 68,354.64 = 24,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,606.48/68,354.64 = 24,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,606.48x = 68,354.64 × 24,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,606.48x = 1,674,322,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,322,299.13/45,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,712.38

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