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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 375.57 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 375.57 and 210.33 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 375.57 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/375.57 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 375.57 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 78,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,993.64/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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