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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,769.73, 68,664.93 and 24,709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,769.73, 68,664.93 and 24,709.31 is: 37,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,769.73 : 68,664.93 = 24,709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,769.73/68,664.93 = 24,709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,769.73x = 68,664.93 × 24,709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,769.73x = 1,696,662,698.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,662,698.17/45,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,069.54

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