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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,844.28, 376,304.22 and 73,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,844.28, 376,304.22 and 73,329 is: 110,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,844.28 : 376,304.22 = 73,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,844.28/376,304.22 = 73,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,844.28x = 376,304.22 × 73,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,844.28x = 27,594,012,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,012,148.38/250,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,004.55

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