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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.75 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.75 and 134.84 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.75 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.75 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.75 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 50,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,666.13/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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