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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,984.80, 376,449.66 and 73,493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,984.80, 376,449.66 and 73,493.58 is: 110,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,984.80 : 376,449.66 = 73,493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,984.80/376,449.66 = 73,493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,984.80x = 376,449.66 × 73,493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,984.80x = 27,666,633,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,633,203.18/250,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,232.31

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