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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,222.82, 372,338.04 and 70,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,222.82, 372,338.04 and 70,734 is: 106,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,222.82 : 372,338.04 = 70,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,222.82/372,338.04 = 70,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,222.82x = 372,338.04 × 70,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,222.82x = 26,336,958,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,958,921.36/248,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,102.09

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