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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,072.73, 92,848.14 and 52,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,072.73, 92,848.14 and 52,326 is: 78,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,072.73 : 92,848.14 = 52,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,072.73/92,848.14 = 52,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,072.73x = 92,848.14 × 52,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,072.73x = 4,858,371,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,371,773.64/62,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,269.02

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