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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.52, 68,794.08 and 24,804.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.52, 68,794.08 and 24,804.39 is: 37,217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.52 : 68,794.08 = 24,804.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.52/68,794.08 = 24,804.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.52x = 68,794.08 × 24,804.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.52x = 1,706,395,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,395,018.03/45,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,217.29

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