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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 344.93 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 344.93 and 150.43 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 344.93 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/344.93 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 344.93 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 51,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,887.82/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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