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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,793.03, 68,709.30 and 24,728.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,793.03, 68,709.30 and 24,728.87 is: 37,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,793.03 : 68,709.30 = 24,728.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,793.03/68,709.30 = 24,728.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,793.03x = 68,709.30 × 24,728.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,793.03x = 1,699,103,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,103,347.49/45,793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,103.98

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