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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.77, 68,558.65 and 24,580.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.77, 68,558.65 and 24,580.97 is: 36,936.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.77 : 68,558.65 = 24,580.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.77/68,558.65 = 24,580.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.77x = 68,558.65 × 24,580.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.77x = 1,685,237,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,237,714.64/45,624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,936.91

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