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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,205.76, 372,247.13 and 70,714.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,205.76, 372,247.13 and 70,714.31 is: 106,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,205.76 : 372,247.13 = 70,714.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,205.76/372,247.13 = 70,714.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,205.76x = 372,247.13 × 70,714.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,205.76x = 26,323,197,262.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,197,262.98/248,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,053.93

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