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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 375.03 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 375.03 and 95.99 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 375.03 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/375.03 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 375.03 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 35,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,997.25/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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