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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,794.03, 68,710.80 and 24,729.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,794.03, 68,710.80 and 24,729.87 is: 37,105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,794.03 : 68,710.80 = 24,729.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,794.03/68,710.80 = 24,729.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,794.03x = 68,710.80 × 24,729.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,794.03x = 1,699,209,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,209,151.60/45,794.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,105.47

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