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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,430.04, 375,639.60 and 60,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,430.04, 375,639.60 and 60,891.42 is: 91,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,430.04 : 375,639.60 = 60,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,430.04/375,639.60 = 60,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,430.04x = 375,639.60 × 60,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,430.04x = 22,873,228,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873,228,652.23/250,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,335.80

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