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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,726.44, 371,588.96 and 70,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,726.44, 371,588.96 and 70,234.96 is: 105,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,726.44 : 371,588.96 = 70,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,726.44/371,588.96 = 70,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,726.44x = 371,588.96 × 70,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,726.44x = 26,098,535,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098,535,742.04/247,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,352.24

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