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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,932.39, 376,409.07 and 73,439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,932.39, 376,409.07 and 73,439.43 is: 110,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,932.39 : 376,409.07 = 73,439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,932.39/376,409.07 = 73,439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,932.39x = 376,409.07 × 73,439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,932.39x = 27,643,267,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643,267,547.63/250,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,162.21

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