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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 376.05 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 376.05 and 128.97 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 376.05 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/376.05 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 376.05 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 48,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499.17/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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