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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,567.37, 375,906.35 and 73,088.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,567.37, 375,906.35 and 73,088.27 is: 109,648.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,567.37 : 375,906.35 = 73,088.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,567.37/375,906.35 = 73,088.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,567.37x = 375,906.35 × 73,088.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,567.37x = 27,474,345,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474,345,651.92/250,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,648.54

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