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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,583.42, 375,893.57 and 73,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,583.42, 375,893.57 and 73,095.15 is: 109,648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,583.42 : 375,893.57 = 73,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,583.42/375,893.57 = 73,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,583.42x = 375,893.57 × 73,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,583.42x = 27,475,997,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475,997,065.92/250,583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,648.11

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