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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,636.22, 372,900.60 and 71,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,636.22, 372,900.60 and 71,095.56 is: 106,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,636.22 : 372,900.60 = 71,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,636.22/372,900.60 = 71,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,636.22x = 372,900.60 × 71,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,636.22x = 26,511,576,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,511,576,981.34/248,636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,627.98

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