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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,047.48, 93,124.96 and 32,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,047.48, 93,124.96 and 32,486 is: 48,757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,047.48 : 93,124.96 = 32,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,047.48/93,124.96 = 32,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,047.48x = 93,124.96 × 32,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,047.48x = 3,025,257,450.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,257,450.56/62,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,757.14

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