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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 374.80 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 374.80 and 128.02 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 374.80 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/374.80 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 374.80 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 47,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981.90/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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