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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 375.30 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 375.30 and 105.88 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 375.30 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/375.30 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 375.30 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 39,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,736.76/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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