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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 345.18 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 345.18 and 151.83 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 345.18 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/345.18 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 345.18 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 52,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.68/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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