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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,151.76, 93,149.80 and 48,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,151.76, 93,149.80 and 48,952 is: 73,366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,151.76 : 93,149.80 = 48,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,151.76/93,149.80 = 48,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,151.76x = 93,149.80 × 48,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,151.76x = 4,559,869,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,869,009.60/62,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,366.69

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