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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,600.23, 375,916.75 and 73,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,600.23, 375,916.75 and 73,092.38 is: 109,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,600.23 : 375,916.75 = 73,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,600.23/375,916.75 = 73,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,600.23x = 375,916.75 × 73,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,600.23x = 27,476,647,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476,647,877.05/250,600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,643.35

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