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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 375.02 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 375.02 and 95.92 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 375.02 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/375.02 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 375.02 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 35,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.92/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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