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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,971.19, 376,401.42 and 73,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,971.19, 376,401.42 and 73,492.04 is: 110,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,971.19 : 376,401.42 = 73,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,971.19/376,401.42 = 73,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,971.19x = 376,401.42 × 73,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,971.19x = 27,662,508,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,508,214.70/250,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,221.85

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