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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,098.02, 372,196.20 and 70,612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,098.02, 372,196.20 and 70,612.02 is: 105,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,098.02 : 372,196.20 = 70,612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,098.02/372,196.20 = 70,612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,098.02x = 372,196.20 × 70,612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,098.02x = 26,281,525,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281,525,518.32/248,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,932.02

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