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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,964.93, 68,883.13 and 24,859.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,964.93, 68,883.13 and 24,859.39 is: 37,254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,964.93 : 68,883.13 = 24,859.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,964.93/68,883.13 = 24,859.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,964.93x = 68,883.13 × 24,859.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,964.93x = 1,712,392,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,392,593.09/45,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,254.33

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