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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,316.21, 375,470.87 and 60,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,316.21, 375,470.87 and 60,778.04 is: 91,166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,316.21 : 375,470.87 = 60,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,316.21/375,470.87 = 60,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,316.21x = 375,470.87 × 60,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,316.21x = 22,820,381,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,381,374.45/250,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,166.22

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