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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,417.51, 375,622.85 and 60,877.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,417.51, 375,622.85 and 60,877.31 is: 91,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,417.51 : 375,622.85 = 60,877.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,417.51/375,622.85 = 60,877.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,417.51x = 375,622.85 × 60,877.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,417.51x = 22,866,906,956.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,906,956.61/250,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,315.13

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