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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,613.32, 375,932.70 and 73,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,613.32, 375,932.70 and 73,133.80 is: 109,704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,613.32 : 375,932.70 = 73,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,613.32/375,932.70 = 73,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,613.32x = 375,932.70 × 73,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,613.32x = 27,493,386,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,386,895.26/250,613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,704.41

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