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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,513.19, 372,782.09 and 71,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,513.19, 372,782.09 and 71,046.37 is: 106,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,513.19 : 372,782.09 = 71,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,513.19/372,782.09 = 71,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,513.19x = 372,782.09 × 71,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,513.19x = 26,484,814,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,814,295.51/248,513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,573.07

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