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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 441.25 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 441.25 and 249.92 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 441.25 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/441.25 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 441.25 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 110,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,277.20/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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