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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 374.95 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 374.95 and 206.63 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 374.95 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/374.95 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 374.95 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 77,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,473.01/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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