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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,961.44, 376,414.62 and 73,470.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,961.44, 376,414.62 and 73,470.19 is: 110,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,961.44 : 376,414.62 = 73,470.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,961.44/376,414.62 = 73,470.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,961.44x = 376,414.62 × 73,470.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,961.44x = 27,655,253,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,253,650.18/250,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,197.22

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