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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,822.44, 371,747.70 and 70,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,822.44, 371,747.70 and 70,315.44 is: 105,477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,822.44 : 371,747.70 = 70,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,822.44/371,747.70 = 70,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,822.44x = 371,747.70 × 70,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,822.44x = 26,139,603,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,603,094.49/247,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,477.14

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