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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,770.86, 68,682.24 and 24,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,770.86, 68,682.24 and 24,710.62 is: 37,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,770.86 : 68,682.24 = 24,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,770.86/68,682.24 = 24,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,770.86x = 68,682.24 × 24,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,770.86x = 1,697,180,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,180,733.39/45,770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,079.94

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