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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,960.44, 376,413.12 and 73,469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,960.44, 376,413.12 and 73,469.19 is: 110,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,960.44 : 376,413.12 = 73,469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,960.44/376,413.12 = 73,469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,960.44x = 376,413.12 × 73,469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,960.44x = 27,654,767,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,654,767,031.77/250,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,195.72

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