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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,588.68, 375,844.14 and 73,077.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,588.68, 375,844.14 and 73,077.18 is: 109,604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,588.68 : 375,844.14 = 73,077.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,588.68/375,844.14 = 73,077.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,588.68x = 375,844.14 × 73,077.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,588.68x = 27,465,629,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,629,870.73/250,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,604.43

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