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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,272.86, 375,406.12 and 60,734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,272.86, 375,406.12 and 60,734.79 is: 91,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,272.86 : 375,406.12 = 60,734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,272.86/375,406.12 = 60,734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,272.86x = 375,406.12 × 60,734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,272.86x = 22,800,211,862.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800,211,862.91/250,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,101.42

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