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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375.01 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375.01 and 105.68 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375.01 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375.01 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375.01 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 39,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,631.06/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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