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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,351.34, 372,540.78 and 70,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,351.34, 372,540.78 and 70,844.70 is: 106,270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,351.34 : 372,540.78 = 70,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,351.34/372,540.78 = 70,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,351.34x = 372,540.78 × 70,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,351.34x = 26,392,539,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,539,796.87/248,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,270.98

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