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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,616.76, 375,941.52 and 73,108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,616.76, 375,941.52 and 73,108.92 is: 109,668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,616.76 : 375,941.52 = 73,108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,616.76/375,941.52 = 73,108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,616.76x = 375,941.52 × 73,108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,616.76x = 27,484,678,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,484,678,510.36/250,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,668.16

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