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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,337.93, 372,510.46 and 70,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,337.93, 372,510.46 and 70,844.96 is: 106,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,337.93 : 372,510.46 = 70,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,337.93/372,510.46 = 70,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,337.93x = 372,510.46 × 70,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,337.93x = 26,390,486,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,486,775.73/248,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,268.45

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