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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 345.05 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 345.05 and 151.83 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 345.05 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/345.05 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 345.05 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 52,387.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387.46/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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