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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.61, 375.77 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.61, 375.77 and 192.68 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.61 : 375.77 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.61/375.77 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.61x = 375.77 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.61x = 72,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403.36/250.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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