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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 375.47 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 375.47 and 105.92 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 375.47 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/375.47 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 375.47 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 39,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769.78/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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