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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.45 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.45 and 122.63 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.45 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.45 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.45 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 46,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161.87/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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