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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 344.90 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 344.90 and 175.25 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 344.90 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/344.90 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 344.90 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 60,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,441.12/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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