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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,166.23, 372,251.57 and 70,673.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,166.23, 372,251.57 and 70,673.15 is: 106,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,166.23 : 372,251.57 = 70,673.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,166.23/372,251.57 = 70,673.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,166.23x = 372,251.57 × 70,673.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,166.23x = 26,308,191,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,191,621.61/248,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,010.36

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