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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,498.61, 375,748.67 and 60,959.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,498.61, 375,748.67 and 60,959.01 is: 91,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,498.61 : 375,748.67 = 60,959.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,498.61/375,748.67 = 60,959.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,498.61x = 375,748.67 × 60,959.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,498.61x = 22,905,266,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,266,932.02/250,498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,438.70

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