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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,825.79, 68,681.28 and 24,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,825.79, 68,681.28 and 24,764.98 is: 37,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,825.79 : 68,681.28 = 24,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,825.79/68,681.28 = 24,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,825.79x = 68,681.28 × 24,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,825.79x = 1,700,890,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,890,525.57/45,825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,116.45

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