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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,963.93, 68,881.64 and 24,858.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,963.93, 68,881.64 and 24,858.39 is: 37,252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,963.93 : 68,881.64 = 24,858.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,963.93/68,881.64 = 24,858.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,963.93x = 68,881.64 × 24,858.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,963.93x = 1,712,286,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,286,546.67/45,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,252.83

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