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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,767.72, 68,661.92 and 24,707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,767.72, 68,661.92 and 24,707.31 is: 37,066.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,767.72 : 68,661.92 = 24,707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,767.72/68,661.92 = 24,707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,767.72x = 68,661.92 × 24,707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,767.72x = 1,696,451,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,451,342.64/45,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,066.55

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