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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,812.72, 68,661.60 and 24,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,812.72, 68,661.60 and 24,751.88 is: 37,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,812.72 : 68,661.60 = 24,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,812.72/68,661.60 = 24,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,812.72x = 68,661.60 × 24,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,812.72x = 1,699,503,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,503,683.81/45,812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,096.76

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