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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,443.24, 372,657.27 and 70,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,443.24, 372,657.27 and 70,950.58 is: 106,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,443.24 : 372,657.27 = 70,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,443.24/372,657.27 = 70,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,443.24x = 372,657.27 × 70,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,443.24x = 26,440,249,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,440,249,447.72/248,443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,423.70

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