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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.15 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.15 and 250.84 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.15 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.15 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.15 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 106,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,142.95/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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