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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 374.73 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 374.73 and 206.99 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 374.73 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/374.73 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 374.73 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 77,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,563.49/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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