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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,350.18 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,350.18 and 250.83 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,350.18 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,350.18 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,350.18 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 338,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,665.65/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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