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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.37 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.37 and 127.93 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.37 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.37 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.37 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 47,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,893.15/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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