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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,294.48, 372,445.18 and 70,801.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,294.48, 372,445.18 and 70,801.46 is: 106,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,294.48 : 372,445.18 = 70,801.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,294.48/372,445.18 = 70,801.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,294.48x = 372,445.18 × 70,801.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,294.48x = 26,369,662,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369,662,513.96/248,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,203.18

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