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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.94 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.94 and 128.83 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.94 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.94 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.94 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 48,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432.35/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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