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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 375 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 375 and 219.76 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 375 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/375 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 375 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 82,410
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,410/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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