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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,677.83, 373,016.76 and 71,185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,677.83, 373,016.76 and 71,185.47 is: 106,778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,677.83 : 373,016.76 = 71,185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,677.83/373,016.76 = 71,185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,677.83x = 373,016.76 × 71,185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,677.83x = 26,553,373,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553,373,378.48/248,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,778.21

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