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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,918.08, 376,348.98 and 73,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,918.08, 376,348.98 and 73,426.44 is: 110,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,918.08 : 376,348.98 = 73,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,918.08/376,348.98 = 73,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,918.08x = 376,348.98 × 73,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,918.08x = 27,633,965,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,965,799.03/250,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,131.43

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