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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,287.88, 375,427.83 and 60,749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,287.88, 375,427.83 and 60,749.81 is: 91,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,287.88 : 375,427.83 = 60,749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,287.88/375,427.83 = 60,749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,287.88x = 375,427.83 × 60,749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,287.88x = 22,807,169,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807,169,341.21/250,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,123.75

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