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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969.51, 68,966.57 and 24,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969.51, 68,966.57 and 24,904.59 is: 37,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969.51 : 68,966.57 = 24,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969.51/68,966.57 = 24,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969.51x = 68,966.57 × 24,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969.51x = 1,717,584,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,584,025.03/45,969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.55

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