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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,174.57, 93,183.83 and 48,974.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,174.57, 93,183.83 and 48,974.81 is: 73,400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,174.57 : 93,183.83 = 48,974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,174.57/93,183.83 = 48,974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,174.57x = 93,183.83 × 48,974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,174.57x = 4,563,660,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,660,124.45/62,174.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,400.75

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