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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,049.63, 376,577.49 and 73,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,049.63, 376,577.49 and 73,560.24 is: 110,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,049.63 : 376,577.49 = 73,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,049.63/376,577.49 = 73,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,049.63x = 376,577.49 × 73,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,049.63x = 27,701,130,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,701,130,543.00/251,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,341.25

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