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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,106.07, 372,114.47 and 65,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,106.07, 372,114.47 and 65,738.10 is: 98,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,106.07 : 372,114.47 = 65,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,106.07/372,114.47 = 65,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,106.07x = 372,114.47 × 65,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,106.07x = 24,462,098,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,098,240.31/248,106.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,595.33

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