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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.81, 375.67 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.81, 375.67 and 206.99 is: 310.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.81 : 375.67 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.81/375.67 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.81x = 375.67 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.81x = 77,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,759.72/250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.03

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