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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 346.08 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 346.08 and 219.81 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 346.08 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/346.08 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 346.08 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 76,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,071.84/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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