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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,696.49, 376,007.74 and 73,155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,696.49, 376,007.74 and 73,155.83 is: 109,722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,696.49 : 376,007.74 = 73,155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,696.49/376,007.74 = 73,155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,696.49x = 376,007.74 × 73,155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,696.49x = 27,507,156,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,156,243.20/250,696.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,722.94

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