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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 421.64 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 421.64 and 250.47 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 421.64 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/421.64 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 421.64 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 105,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,607.43/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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