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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,198.36, 372,292.74 and 70,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,198.36, 372,292.74 and 70,706.52 is: 106,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,198.36 : 372,292.74 = 70,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,198.36/372,292.74 = 70,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,198.36x = 372,292.74 × 70,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,198.36x = 26,323,524,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,524,066.66/248,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,058.41

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