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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,746.47, 376,121.52 and 73,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,746.47, 376,121.52 and 73,377.12 is: 110,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,746.47 : 376,121.52 = 73,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,746.47/376,121.52 = 73,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,746.47x = 376,121.52 × 73,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,746.47x = 27,598,713,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,598,713,907.62/250,746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,066.21

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