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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 428.28 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 428.28 and 250.94 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 428.28 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/428.28 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 428.28 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 107,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,472.58/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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