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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,050.17, 68,993.08 and 24,976.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,050.17, 68,993.08 and 24,976.77 is: 37,420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,050.17 : 68,993.08 = 24,976.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,050.17/68,993.08 = 24,976.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,050.17x = 68,993.08 × 24,976.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,050.17x = 1,723,224,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,224,505.97/46,050.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,420.59

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