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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.41, 375.03 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.41, 375.03 and 241.76 is: 362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.41 : 375.03 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.41/375.03 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.41x = 375.03 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.41x = 90,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,667.09/250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.07

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