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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,672.26, 371,511.82 and 70,179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,672.26, 371,511.82 and 70,179.10 is: 105,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,672.26 : 371,511.82 = 70,179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,672.26/371,511.82 = 70,179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,672.26x = 371,511.82 × 70,179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,672.26x = 26,072,365,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,072,365,166.96/247,672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,269.62

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