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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 345 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 345 and 150.50 is: 207.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 345 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/345 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 345 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 51,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.78/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.65

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