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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,676.33, 373,014.51 and 71,183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,676.33, 373,014.51 and 71,183.97 is: 106,775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,676.33 : 373,014.51 = 71,183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,676.33/373,014.51 = 71,183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,676.33x = 373,014.51 × 71,183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,676.33x = 26,552,653,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552,653,689.40/248,676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,775.96

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