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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,041.98, 372,060.54 and 70,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,041.98, 372,060.54 and 70,525.62 is: 105,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,041.98 : 372,060.54 = 70,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,041.98/372,060.54 = 70,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,041.98x = 372,060.54 × 70,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,041.98x = 26,239,800,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,239,800,261.03/248,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,787.74

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