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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,764.30, 376,170.75 and 73,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,764.30, 376,170.75 and 73,267.38 is: 109,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,764.30 : 376,170.75 = 73,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,764.30/376,170.75 = 73,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,764.30x = 376,170.75 × 73,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,764.30x = 27,561,045,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561,045,285.14/250,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,908.17

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