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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,795.68, 376,154.64 and 73,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,795.68, 376,154.64 and 73,255.02 is: 109,871.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,795.68 : 376,154.64 = 73,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,795.68/376,154.64 = 73,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,795.68x = 376,154.64 × 73,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,795.68x = 27,555,215,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,215,676.29/250,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,871.17

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