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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,042.92, 92,908.86 and 48,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,042.92, 92,908.86 and 48,966.28 is: 73,326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,042.92 : 92,908.86 = 48,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,042.92/92,908.86 = 48,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,042.92x = 92,908.86 × 48,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,042.92x = 4,549,401,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,401,253.24/62,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,326.68

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