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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,606.23, 375,903.09 and 73,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,606.23, 375,903.09 and 73,114.80 is: 109,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,606.23 : 375,903.09 = 73,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,606.23/375,903.09 = 73,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,606.23x = 375,903.09 × 73,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,606.23x = 27,484,079,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,079,244.73/250,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,670.38

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