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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 516.91 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 516.91 and 250.64 is: 345.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 516.91 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/516.91 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 516.91 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 129,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,558.32/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.47

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