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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,915.66, 68,884.43 and 24,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,915.66, 68,884.43 and 24,876.72 is: 37,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,915.66 : 68,884.43 = 24,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,915.66/68,884.43 = 24,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,915.66x = 68,884.43 × 24,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,915.66x = 1,713,618,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,618,553.09/45,915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,321.00

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