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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,359.37, 372,601.93 and 70,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,359.37, 372,601.93 and 70,867.01 is: 106,318.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,359.37 : 372,601.93 = 70,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,359.37/372,601.93 = 70,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,359.37x = 372,601.93 × 70,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,359.37x = 26,405,184,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,184,699.33/248,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,318.46

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