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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 404.08 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 404.08 and 250.99 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 404.08 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/404.08 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 404.08 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 101,420.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,420.04/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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