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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 375.33 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 375.33 and 105.93 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 375.33 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/375.33 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 375.33 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 39,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758.71/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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