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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,484.66, 375,690.52 and 72,944.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,484.66, 375,690.52 and 72,944.00 is: 109,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,484.66 : 375,690.52 = 72,944.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,484.66/375,690.52 = 72,944.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,484.66x = 375,690.52 × 72,944.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,484.66x = 27,404,367,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,367,047.71/250,484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,405.37

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