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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773.61, 68,670.75 and 24,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773.61, 68,670.75 and 24,713.24 is: 37,075.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773.61 : 68,670.75 = 24,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773.61/68,670.75 = 24,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773.61x = 68,670.75 × 24,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773.61x = 1,697,076,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,076,475.05/45,773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,075.44

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