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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,230.70, 372,360.45 and 70,750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,230.70, 372,360.45 and 70,750.70 is: 106,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,230.70 : 372,360.45 = 70,750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,230.70/372,360.45 = 70,750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,230.70x = 372,360.45 × 70,750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,230.70x = 26,344,762,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344,762,489.82/248,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,130.15

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