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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,548.98, 375,783.47 and 73,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,548.98, 375,783.47 and 73,014.46 is: 109,510.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,548.98 : 375,783.47 = 73,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,548.98/375,783.47 = 73,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,548.98x = 375,783.47 × 73,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,548.98x = 27,437,628,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,628,016.68/250,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,510.04

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