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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,673.46, 375,935.64 and 73,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,673.46, 375,935.64 and 73,132.80 is: 109,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,673.46 : 375,935.64 = 73,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,673.46/375,935.64 = 73,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,673.46x = 375,935.64 × 73,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,673.46x = 27,493,225,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,493,225,972.99/250,673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,677.45

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