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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,161.80, 376,803.45 and 73,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,161.80, 376,803.45 and 73,674.60 is: 110,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,161.80 : 376,803.45 = 73,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,161.80/376,803.45 = 73,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,161.80x = 376,803.45 × 73,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,161.80x = 27,760,843,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760,843,457.37/251,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,529.72

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