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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 374.72 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 374.72 and 192.35 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 374.72 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/374.72 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 374.72 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 72,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,077.37/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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