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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 345.29 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 345.29 and 176.54 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 345.29 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/345.29 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 345.29 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 60,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954.89/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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