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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.12, 375.26 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.12, 375.26 and 193 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.12 : 375.26 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.12/375.26 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.12x = 375.26 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.12x = 72,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,425.18/250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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