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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.65 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.65 and 195.55 is: 293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.65 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.65 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.65 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 73,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,458.36/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.58

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