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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 374.97 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 374.97 and 95.94 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 374.97 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/374.97 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 374.97 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 35,974.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,974.62/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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