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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,779.05, 68,694.09 and 24,718.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,779.05, 68,694.09 and 24,718.65 is: 37,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,779.05 : 68,694.09 = 24,718.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,779.05/68,694.09 = 24,718.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,779.05x = 68,694.09 × 24,718.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,779.05x = 1,698,024,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,024,956.52/45,779.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,091.75

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