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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,362.47, 372,606.66 and 70,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,362.47, 372,606.66 and 70,870.14 is: 106,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,362.47 : 372,606.66 = 70,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,362.47/372,606.66 = 70,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,362.47x = 372,606.66 × 70,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,362.47x = 26,406,686,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406,686,159.13/248,362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,323.17

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