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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,596.18, 375,855.39 and 73,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,596.18, 375,855.39 and 73,084.68 is: 109,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,596.18 : 375,855.39 = 73,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,596.18/375,855.39 = 73,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,596.18x = 375,855.39 × 73,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,596.18x = 27,469,270,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469,270,904.43/250,596.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,615.68

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