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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.73, 376.25 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.73, 376.25 and 128.99 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.73 : 376.25 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.73/376.25 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.73x = 376.25 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.73x = 48,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,532.78/250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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