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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 344.93 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 344.93 and 151.82 is: 209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 344.93 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/344.93 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 344.93 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 52,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,367.27/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.36

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