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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,484.15, 375,689.77 and 72,943.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,484.15, 375,689.77 and 72,943.49 is: 109,404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,484.15 : 375,689.77 = 72,943.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,484.15/375,689.77 = 72,943.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,484.15x = 375,689.77 × 72,943.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,484.15x = 27,404,123,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,123,737.96/250,484.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,404.62

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