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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,962.44, 376,416.12 and 73,471.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,962.44, 376,416.12 and 73,471.19 is: 110,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,962.44 : 376,416.12 = 73,471.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,962.44/376,416.12 = 73,471.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,962.44x = 376,416.12 × 73,471.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,962.44x = 27,655,740,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,740,271.58/250,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,198.72

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