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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 376.32 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 376.32 and 220.44 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 376.32 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/376.32 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 376.32 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 82,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,955.98/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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