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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 375.44 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 375.44 and 105.92 is: 158.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 375.44 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/375.44 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 375.44 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 39,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,766.60/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.91

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