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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 375.06 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 375.06 and 113.23 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 375.06 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/375.06 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 375.06 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 42,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468.94/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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