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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,339.12, 372,512.23 and 70,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,339.12, 372,512.23 and 70,846.13 is: 106,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,339.12 : 372,512.23 = 70,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,339.12/372,512.23 = 70,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,339.12x = 372,512.23 × 70,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,339.12x = 26,391,050,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391,050,627.34/248,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,270.21

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