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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,160.96, 376,799.52 and 73,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,160.96, 376,799.52 and 73,669.44 is: 110,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,160.96 : 376,799.52 = 73,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,160.96/376,799.52 = 73,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,160.96x = 376,799.52 × 73,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,160.96x = 27,758,609,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,609,630.67/251,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,521.20

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