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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 345.99 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 345.99 and 195.55 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 345.99 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/345.99 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 345.99 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 67,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,657.89/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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