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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,157.72, 93,145.86 and 30,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,157.72, 93,145.86 and 30,950.04 is: 46,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,157.72 : 93,145.86 = 30,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,157.72/93,145.86 = 30,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,157.72x = 93,145.86 × 30,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,157.72x = 2,882,868,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,868,092.83/62,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,379.89

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