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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 431.76 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 431.76 and 250.80 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 431.76 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/431.76 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 431.76 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 108,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,285.41/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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