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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,498.36, 375,748.30 and 60,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,498.36, 375,748.30 and 60,958.76 is: 91,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,498.36 : 375,748.30 = 60,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,498.36/375,748.30 = 60,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,498.36x = 375,748.30 × 60,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,498.36x = 22,905,148,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,148,408.97/250,498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,438.32

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