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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.73 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.73 and 112.94 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.73 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.73 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.73 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 42,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322.01/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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