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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,793.77, 68,716.17 and 24,733.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,793.77, 68,716.17 and 24,733.37 is: 37,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,793.77 : 68,716.17 = 24,733.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,793.77/68,716.17 = 24,733.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,793.77x = 68,716.17 × 24,733.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,793.77x = 1,699,582,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,582,114.01/45,793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,113.83

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