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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,766.72, 68,660.42 and 24,706.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,766.72, 68,660.42 and 24,706.31 is: 37,065.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,766.72 : 68,660.42 = 24,706.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,766.72/68,660.42 = 24,706.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,766.72x = 68,660.42 × 24,706.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,766.72x = 1,696,345,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,345,339.71/45,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,065.04

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