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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.47, 375.06 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.47, 375.06 and 195.39 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.47 : 375.06 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.47/375.06 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.47x = 375.06 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.47x = 73,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282.97/250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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