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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,744.16, 371,616.12 and 70,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,744.16, 371,616.12 and 70,252.70 is: 105,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,744.16 : 371,616.12 = 70,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,744.16/371,616.12 = 70,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,744.16x = 371,616.12 × 70,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,744.16x = 26,107,035,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,107,035,793.52/247,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,379.02

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