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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,968.87, 376,425.75 and 73,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,968.87, 376,425.75 and 73,477.62 is: 110,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,968.87 : 376,425.75 = 73,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,968.87/376,425.75 = 73,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,968.87x = 376,425.75 × 73,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,968.87x = 27,658,868,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,868,216.72/250,968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,208.36

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