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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,289.42, 372,456.09 and 70,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,289.42, 372,456.09 and 70,792.62 is: 106,195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,289.42 : 372,456.09 = 70,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,289.42/372,456.09 = 70,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,289.42x = 372,456.09 × 70,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,289.42x = 26,367,142,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367,142,446.06/248,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,195.19

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