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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,233.29, 372,362.24 and 70,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,233.29, 372,362.24 and 70,766.45 is: 106,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,233.29 : 372,362.24 = 70,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,233.29/372,362.24 = 70,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,233.29x = 372,362.24 × 70,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,233.29x = 26,350,751,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,751,623.20/248,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,153.17

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