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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 459.10 and 250.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 459.10 and 250.04 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 459.10 = 250.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/459.10 = 250.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 459.10 × 250.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 114,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,793.36/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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