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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.91, 376.40 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.91, 376.40 and 113.99 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.91 : 376.40 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.91/376.40 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.91x = 376.40 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.91x = 42,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,905.84/250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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