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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,091.23, 375,137.81 and 60,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,091.23, 375,137.81 and 60,551.28 is: 90,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,091.23 : 375,137.81 = 60,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,091.23/375,137.81 = 60,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,091.23x = 375,137.81 × 60,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,091.23x = 22,715,074,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715,074,325.91/250,091.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,827.15

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