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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 375.88 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 375.88 and 163.97 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 375.88 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/375.88 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 375.88 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 61,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633.04/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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