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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.11 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.11 and 151.85 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.11 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.11 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.11 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 52,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402.47/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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