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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,728.44, 371,591.96 and 70,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,728.44, 371,591.96 and 70,236.96 is: 105,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,728.44 : 371,591.96 = 70,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,728.44/371,591.96 = 70,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,728.44x = 371,591.96 × 70,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,728.44x = 26,099,489,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099,489,630.84/247,728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,355.24

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