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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,779.30, 68,694.47 and 24,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,779.30, 68,694.47 and 24,718.90 is: 37,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,779.30 : 68,694.47 = 24,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,779.30/68,694.47 = 24,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,779.30x = 68,694.47 × 24,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,779.30x = 1,698,051,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,051,500.95/45,779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,092.12

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