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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,151.40, 372,227.10 and 70,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,151.40, 372,227.10 and 70,664.20 is: 105,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,151.40 : 372,227.10 = 70,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,151.40/372,227.10 = 70,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,151.40x = 372,227.10 × 70,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,151.40x = 26,303,130,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,130,239.82/248,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,996.30

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