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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,311.24, 376,966.62 and 64,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,311.24, 376,966.62 and 64,322.44 is: 96,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,311.24 : 376,966.62 = 64,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,311.24/376,966.62 = 64,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,311.24x = 376,966.62 × 64,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,311.24x = 24,247,412,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247,412,796.95/251,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,483.60

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