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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,141.76, 93,134.80 and 48,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,141.76, 93,134.80 and 48,942 is: 73,351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,141.76 : 93,134.80 = 48,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,141.76/93,134.80 = 48,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,141.76x = 93,134.80 × 48,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,141.76x = 4,558,203,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,203,381.60/62,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,351.69

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