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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,991.20, 376,493.04 and 73,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,991.20, 376,493.04 and 73,479.52 is: 110,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,991.20 : 376,493.04 = 73,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,991.20/376,493.04 = 73,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,991.20x = 376,493.04 × 73,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,991.20x = 27,664,527,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664,527,862.54/250,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,221.11

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