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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,196.36, 372,289.74 and 70,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,196.36, 372,289.74 and 70,704.52 is: 106,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,196.36 : 372,289.74 = 70,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,196.36/372,289.74 = 70,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,196.36x = 372,289.74 × 70,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,196.36x = 26,322,567,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322,567,367.62/248,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,055.41

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