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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.01, 477.89 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.01, 477.89 and 250.22 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.01 : 477.89 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.01/477.89 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.01x = 477.89 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.01x = 119,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,574.00/319.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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