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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,510.29, 375,759.90 and 60,971.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,510.29, 375,759.90 and 60,971.96 is: 91,456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,510.29 : 375,759.90 = 60,971.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,510.29/375,759.90 = 60,971.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,510.29x = 375,759.90 × 60,971.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,510.29x = 22,910,815,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,910,815,713.60/250,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,456.59

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