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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,149.36, 372,235.92 and 70,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,149.36, 372,235.92 and 70,668.64 is: 106,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,149.36 : 372,235.92 = 70,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,149.36/372,235.92 = 70,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,149.36x = 372,235.92 × 70,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,149.36x = 26,305,406,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305,406,225.55/248,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,006.34

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