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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,701.02, 376,077.89 and 73,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,701.02, 376,077.89 and 73,208.52 is: 109,820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,701.02 : 376,077.89 = 73,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,701.02/376,077.89 = 73,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,701.02x = 376,077.89 × 73,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,701.02x = 27,532,105,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,105,365.58/250,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,820.48

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