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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,577.12, 375,859.41 and 73,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,577.12, 375,859.41 and 73,085.67 is: 109,626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,577.12 : 375,859.41 = 73,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,577.12/375,859.41 = 73,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,577.12x = 375,859.41 × 73,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,577.12x = 27,469,936,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469,936,091.14/250,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,626.67

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