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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,736.48, 371,618.84 and 70,229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,736.48, 371,618.84 and 70,229.53 is: 105,348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,736.48 : 371,618.84 = 70,229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,736.48/371,618.84 = 70,229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,736.48x = 371,618.84 × 70,229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,736.48x = 26,098,616,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098,616,717.40/247,736.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,348.30

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