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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,327.02, 372,424.92 and 70,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,327.02, 372,424.92 and 70,844.14 is: 106,247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,327.02 : 372,424.92 = 70,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,327.02/372,424.92 = 70,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,327.02x = 372,424.92 × 70,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,327.02x = 26,384,123,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384,123,171.97/248,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,247.49

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