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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.40, 375.70 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.40, 375.70 and 113.34 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.40 : 375.70 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.40/375.70 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.40x = 375.70 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.40x = 42,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581.84/250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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