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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,972.96, 371,903.55 and 70,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,972.96, 371,903.55 and 70,476.04 is: 105,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,972.96 : 371,903.55 = 70,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,972.96/371,903.55 = 70,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,972.96x = 371,903.55 × 70,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,972.96x = 26,210,289,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210,289,465.94/247,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,698.18

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