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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.44 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.44 and 106.04 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.44 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.44 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.44 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 39,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,811.66/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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