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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.22, 375,783.82 and 73,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.22, 375,783.82 and 73,014.70 is: 109,510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.22 : 375,783.82 = 73,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.22/375,783.82 = 73,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.22x = 375,783.82 × 73,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.22x = 27,437,741,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,741,760.16/250,549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,510.39

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