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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,765.97, 68,659.30 and 24,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,765.97, 68,659.30 and 24,705.55 is: 37,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,765.97 : 68,659.30 = 24,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,765.97/68,659.30 = 24,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,765.97x = 68,659.30 × 24,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,765.97x = 1,696,265,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,265,993.99/45,765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,063.92

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