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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,792.27, 68,713.92 and 24,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,792.27, 68,713.92 and 24,731.88 is: 37,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,792.27 : 68,713.92 = 24,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,792.27/68,713.92 = 24,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,792.27x = 68,713.92 × 24,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,792.27x = 1,699,424,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,424,423.77/45,792.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,111.60

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