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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 436.94 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 436.94 and 250.59 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 436.94 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/436.94 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 436.94 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 109,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,495.53/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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