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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,147.76, 93,143.80 and 48,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,147.76, 93,143.80 and 48,948 is: 73,360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,147.76 : 93,143.80 = 48,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,147.76/93,143.80 = 48,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,147.76x = 93,143.80 × 48,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,147.76x = 4,559,202,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,202,722.40/62,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,360.69

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