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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.13, 68,493.77 and 24,594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.13, 68,493.77 and 24,594.33 is: 36,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.13 : 68,493.77 = 24,594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.13/68,493.77 = 24,594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.13x = 68,493.77 × 24,594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.13x = 1,684,558,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,558,585.38/45,652.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,899.89

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