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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,687.04, 375,990.26 and 73,152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,687.04, 375,990.26 and 73,152.45 is: 109,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,687.04 : 375,990.26 = 73,152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,687.04/375,990.26 = 73,152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,687.04x = 375,990.26 × 73,152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,687.04x = 27,504,608,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504,608,329.37/250,687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,716.92

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