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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,538.15, 371,321.54 and 70,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,538.15, 371,321.54 and 70,030.29 is: 105,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,538.15 : 371,321.54 = 70,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,538.15/371,321.54 = 70,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,538.15x = 371,321.54 × 70,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,538.15x = 26,003,755,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003,755,129.45/247,538.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,049.48

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