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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,206.76, 372,248.63 and 70,715.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,206.76, 372,248.63 and 70,715.31 is: 106,055.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,206.76 : 372,248.63 = 70,715.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,206.76/372,248.63 = 70,715.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,206.76x = 372,248.63 × 70,715.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,206.76x = 26,323,677,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,677,267.53/248,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,055.44

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