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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,148.76, 93,145.30 and 48,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,148.76, 93,145.30 and 48,949 is: 73,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,148.76 : 93,145.30 = 48,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,148.76/93,145.30 = 48,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,148.76x = 93,145.30 × 48,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,148.76x = 4,559,369,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,369,289.70/62,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,362.19

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