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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,770.61, 68,681.87 and 24,710.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,770.61, 68,681.87 and 24,710.37 is: 37,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,770.61 : 68,681.87 = 24,710.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,770.61/68,681.87 = 24,710.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,770.61x = 68,681.87 × 24,710.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,770.61x = 1,697,154,296.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,154,296.44/45,770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,079.56

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