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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,584.42, 375,895.07 and 73,096.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,584.42, 375,895.07 and 73,096.15 is: 109,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,584.42 : 375,895.07 = 73,096.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,584.42/375,895.07 = 73,096.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,584.42x = 375,895.07 × 73,096.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,584.42x = 27,476,482,420.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,482,420.98/250,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,649.60

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