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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 345.10 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 345.10 and 151.84 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 345.10 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/345.10 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 345.10 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 52,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399.98/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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