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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 374.85 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 374.85 and 105.95 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 374.85 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/374.85 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 374.85 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 39,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,715.36/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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