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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,542.16, 375,773.22 and 73,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,542.16, 375,773.22 and 73,007.73 is: 109,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,542.16 : 375,773.22 = 73,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,542.16/375,773.22 = 73,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,542.16x = 375,773.22 × 73,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,542.16x = 27,434,347,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,434,347,543.09/250,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,499.93

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