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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,148.96, 375,222.17 and 60,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,148.96, 375,222.17 and 60,609.36 is: 90,913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,148.96 : 375,222.17 = 60,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,148.96/375,222.17 = 60,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,148.96x = 375,222.17 × 60,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,148.96x = 22,741,977,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741,977,140.12/250,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,913.74

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