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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,568.40, 371,352.60 and 70,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,568.40, 371,352.60 and 70,073.10 is: 105,109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,568.40 : 371,352.60 = 70,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,568.40/371,352.60 = 70,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,568.40x = 371,352.60 × 70,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,568.40x = 26,021,827,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021,827,875.06/247,568.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,109.65

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