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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,174.82, 93,184.20 and 48,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,174.82, 93,184.20 and 48,975.06 is: 73,401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,174.82 : 93,184.20 = 48,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,174.82/93,184.20 = 48,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,174.82x = 93,184.20 × 48,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,174.82x = 4,563,701,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,701,786.05/62,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,401.13

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