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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.70 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.70 and 192.76 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.70 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.70 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.70 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 72,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,419.93/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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