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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,727.44, 371,590.46 and 70,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,727.44, 371,590.46 and 70,235.96 is: 105,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,727.44 : 371,590.46 = 70,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,727.44/371,590.46 = 70,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,727.44x = 371,590.46 × 70,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,727.44x = 26,099,012,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099,012,684.94/247,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,353.74

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