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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,004.69, 376,479.68 and 73,513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,004.69, 376,479.68 and 73,513.26 is: 110,261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,004.69 : 376,479.68 = 73,513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,004.69/376,479.68 = 73,513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,004.69x = 376,479.68 × 73,513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,004.69x = 27,676,248,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,676,248,232.99/251,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,261.88

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