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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,804.28, 376,244.22 and 73,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,804.28, 376,244.22 and 73,289 is: 109,944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,804.28 : 376,244.22 = 73,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,804.28/376,244.22 = 73,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,804.28x = 376,244.22 × 73,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,804.28x = 27,574,562,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,562,639.58/250,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,944.55

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