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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,249.44, 372,318.08 and 70,752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,249.44, 372,318.08 and 70,752.64 is: 106,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,249.44 : 372,318.08 = 70,752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,249.44/372,318.08 = 70,752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,249.44x = 372,318.08 × 70,752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,249.44x = 26,342,487,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,487,079.73/248,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,112.98

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