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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,027.11, 379,484.61 and 73,073.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,027.11, 379,484.61 and 73,073.46 is: 109,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,027.11 : 379,484.61 = 73,073.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,027.11/379,484.61 = 73,073.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,027.11x = 379,484.61 × 73,073.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,027.11x = 27,730,253,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730,253,469.45/253,027.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,594.00

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