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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,902.38, 376,279.75 and 73,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,902.38, 376,279.75 and 73,367.18 is: 110,029.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,902.38 : 376,279.75 = 73,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,902.38/376,279.75 = 73,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,902.38x = 376,279.75 × 73,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,902.38x = 27,606,584,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,584,905.89/250,902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,029.19

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