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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 375.02 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 375.02 and 67.40 is: 101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 375.02 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/375.02 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 375.02 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 25,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,276.95/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.10

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