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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,501.37, 375,752.81 and 60,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,501.37, 375,752.81 and 60,961.76 is: 91,442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,501.37 : 375,752.81 = 60,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,501.37/375,752.81 = 60,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,501.37x = 375,752.81 × 60,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,501.37x = 22,906,550,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,550,438.97/250,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,442.82

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