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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,159.72, 93,148.86 and 30,952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,159.72, 93,148.86 and 30,952.04 is: 46,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,159.72 : 93,148.86 = 30,952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,159.72/93,148.86 = 30,952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,159.72x = 93,148.86 × 30,952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,159.72x = 2,883,147,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,147,240.67/62,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,382.89

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