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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,582.66, 375,892.45 and 73,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,582.66, 375,892.45 and 73,094.40 is: 109,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,582.66 : 375,892.45 = 73,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,582.66/375,892.45 = 73,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,582.66x = 375,892.45 × 73,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,582.66x = 27,475,632,914.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,632,914.54/250,582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,646.98

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