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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,566.06, 375,904.38 and 73,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,566.06, 375,904.38 and 73,086.96 is: 109,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,566.06 : 375,904.38 = 73,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,566.06/375,904.38 = 73,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,566.06x = 375,904.38 × 73,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,566.06x = 27,473,708,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,708,384.88/250,566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,646.57

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