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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.61, 68,672.25 and 24,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.61, 68,672.25 and 24,714.24 is: 37,076.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.61 : 68,672.25 = 24,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.61/68,672.25 = 24,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.61x = 68,672.25 × 24,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.61x = 1,697,182,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,182,467.84/45,774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,076.94

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