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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,768.47, 68,663.05 and 24,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,768.47, 68,663.05 and 24,708.06 is: 37,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,768.47 : 68,663.05 = 24,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,768.47/68,663.05 = 24,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,768.47x = 68,663.05 × 24,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,768.47x = 1,696,530,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,530,759.18/45,768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,067.67

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