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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,310.14, 372,468.68 and 70,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,310.14, 372,468.68 and 70,817.12 is: 106,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,310.14 : 372,468.68 = 70,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,310.14/372,468.68 = 70,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,310.14x = 372,468.68 × 70,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,310.14x = 26,377,159,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,159,207.80/248,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,226.67

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