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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,152.76, 93,151.30 and 48,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,152.76, 93,151.30 and 48,953 is: 73,368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,152.76 : 93,151.30 = 48,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,152.76/93,151.30 = 48,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,152.76x = 93,151.30 × 48,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,152.76x = 4,560,035,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,035,588.90/62,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,368.19

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