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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,983.69, 376,447.98 and 73,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,983.69, 376,447.98 and 73,492.44 is: 110,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,983.69 : 376,447.98 = 73,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,983.69/376,447.98 = 73,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,983.69x = 376,447.98 × 73,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,983.69x = 27,666,080,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,080,583.27/250,983.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,230.59

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