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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,565.94, 375,904.19 and 73,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,565.94, 375,904.19 and 73,086.84 is: 109,646.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,565.94 : 375,904.19 = 73,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,565.94/375,904.19 = 73,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,565.94x = 375,904.19 × 73,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,565.94x = 27,473,649,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,649,389.86/250,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,646.38

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