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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,549.36, 375,784.03 and 73,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,549.36, 375,784.03 and 73,014.84 is: 109,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,549.36 : 375,784.03 = 73,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,549.36/375,784.03 = 73,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,549.36x = 375,784.03 × 73,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,549.36x = 27,437,810,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,810,642.47/250,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,510.60

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