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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 375.07 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 375.07 and 113.26 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 375.07 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/375.07 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 375.07 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 42,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480.43/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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