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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.06 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.06 and 141.92 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.06 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.06 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.06 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 53,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228.52/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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