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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.15, 1,350.42 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.15, 1,350.42 and 250.93 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.15 : 1,350.42 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.15/1,350.42 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.15x = 1,350.42 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.15x = 338,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,860.89/900.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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