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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,391.30, 372,474.90 and 70,856.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,391.30, 372,474.90 and 70,856.04 is: 106,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,391.30 : 372,474.90 = 70,856.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,391.30/372,474.90 = 70,856.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,391.30x = 372,474.90 × 70,856.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,391.30x = 26,392,096,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,096,413.40/248,391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,252.10

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