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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.13, 68,802.48 and 24,809.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.13, 68,802.48 and 24,809.99 is: 37,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.13 : 68,802.48 = 24,809.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.13/68,802.48 = 24,809.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.13x = 68,802.48 × 24,809.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.13x = 1,706,988,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,988,840.78/45,855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,225.69

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