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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,614.32, 375,934.20 and 73,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,614.32, 375,934.20 and 73,134.80 is: 109,705.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,614.32 : 375,934.20 = 73,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,614.32/375,934.20 = 73,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,614.32x = 375,934.20 × 73,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,614.32x = 27,493,872,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,872,530.16/250,614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,705.91

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