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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,595.37, 375,927.08 and 73,100.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,595.37, 375,927.08 and 73,100.88 is: 109,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,595.37 : 375,927.08 = 73,100.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,595.37/375,927.08 = 73,100.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,595.37x = 375,927.08 × 73,100.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,595.37x = 27,480,599,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480,599,998.33/250,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,661.24

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