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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 345.83 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 345.83 and 191.82 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 345.83 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/345.83 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 345.83 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 66,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,336.15/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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