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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,026.84, 379,484.22 and 73,073.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,026.84, 379,484.22 and 73,073.19 is: 109,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,026.84 : 379,484.22 = 73,073.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,026.84/379,484.22 = 73,073.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,026.84x = 379,484.22 × 73,073.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,026.84x = 27,730,122,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730,122,510.06/253,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,593.60

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