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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 345.03 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 345.03 and 151.81 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 345.03 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/345.03 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 345.03 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 52,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378.71/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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