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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 375.80 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 375.80 and 236.32 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 375.80 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/375.80 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 375.80 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 88,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,806.00/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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