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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 375.09 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 375.09 and 105.75 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 375.09 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/375.09 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 375.09 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 39,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,665.77/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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