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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,688.29, 375,992.13 and 73,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,688.29, 375,992.13 and 73,153.70 is: 109,718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,688.29 : 375,992.13 = 73,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,688.29/375,992.13 = 73,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,688.29x = 375,992.13 × 73,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,688.29x = 27,505,215,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,505,215,480.38/250,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,718.79

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