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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 345.71 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 345.71 and 150.93 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 345.71 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/345.71 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 345.71 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 52,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178.01/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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