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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,312.95, 372,407.76 and 70,821.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,312.95, 372,407.76 and 70,821.49 is: 106,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,312.95 : 372,407.76 = 70,821.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,312.95/372,407.76 = 70,821.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,312.95x = 372,407.76 × 70,821.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,312.95x = 26,374,472,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374,472,450.76/248,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,214.65

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