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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,188.63, 375,283.70 and 60,648.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,188.63, 375,283.70 and 60,648.26 is: 90,972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,188.63 : 375,283.70 = 60,648.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,188.63/375,283.70 = 60,648.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,188.63x = 375,283.70 × 60,648.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,188.63x = 22,760,301,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760,301,231.70/250,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,972.56

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