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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 479.10 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 479.10 and 250.56 is: 375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 479.10 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/479.10 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 479.10 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 120,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,043.30/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.06

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