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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,748.64, 371,622.82 and 70,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,748.64, 371,622.82 and 70,257.12 is: 105,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,748.64 : 371,622.82 = 70,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,748.64/371,622.82 = 70,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,748.64x = 371,622.82 × 70,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,748.64x = 26,109,149,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109,149,059.48/247,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,385.64

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